2019 Hyundai Kona MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 86.6% of Hyundai Konas first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. Across 26,763 Kona first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Hyundai Konas first used in 2019 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
86.6%
of 8,861 first tests; all cars first used in 2019: 83.5%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
26,763
first tests, 2023–2025; 8,861 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
51.0%
of 8,861 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
39,000
middle half: 28,500–51,000 miles; all cars first used in 2019: 44,000

How the 2019 Hyundai Kona MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Konas first used in 2019 against all cars first used in 2019 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Kona figure was 3.1 points higher.

2019 KonaAll cars first used in 2019
80%90%100%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2019, test year 2021: 89.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2022: 87.8%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2023: 86.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2024: 84.9%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2025: 83.5%2019 Kona, test year 2022: 90.9%2019 Kona, test year 2023: 89%2019 Kona, test year 2024: 86.7%2019 Kona, test year 2025: 86.6%86.6%83.5%
View this chart as a table
Test year2019 KonaAll cars first used 2019Kona first tests
2021fewer than 500 tests89.2%322
202290.9%87.8%8,935
202389.0%86.2%8,993
202486.7%84.9%8,909
202586.6%83.5%8,861

Common 2019 Hyundai Kona MOT failures

Share of the 3,359 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Tyres36.7%
Visibility33.4%
Brakes19.4%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment17.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.0%
Suspension3.2%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively27.3%916
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%461
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%416
Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords11.7%394
Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed5.0%167

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2019 Hyundai Kona before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  2. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
  3. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.

Common 2019 Hyundai Kona MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2019 Konas, as a share of all 26,763 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge12.9%3,456
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing12.1%3,249
Brake pads: wearing thin8.6%2,302
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened6.4%1,724
Nail in tyre2.5%659

Questions about the 2019 Hyundai Kona MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2019 Hyundai Kona?

In 2025, 86.6% of Konas first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2019 Kona most often fail its MOT on?

Tyres (in 36.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (33.4%) and brakes (19.4%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (27.3%).

How often does a 2019 Hyundai Kona fail its MOT?

In 2025, 13.4% of first tests on Konas first used in 2019 did not pass first time: 10.8% failed, and a further 2.6% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 3,359 of 26,763 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2019 Hyundai Kona MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 12.9% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (12.1%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.6%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (6.4%) and “Nail in tyre” (2.5%).

Is a 2019 Hyundai Kona reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 90.9% in 2022 to 86.6% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2019

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2019 Hyundai Kona MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2019 Kona” means a Hyundai Kona whose date of first use falls in 2019 (68, 19 and 69 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2019, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.