Hyundai KONA - 2023
33.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai KONA, model year 2023.
Sample size: 260 cars, 493 tests and 167 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 260 cars
The 2023 Hyundai Kona has an overall defect rate of 34 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the average rate of 36 per 100. This model shows particularly strong performance in the categories of brakes and steering, with defects significantly lower than average, while visibility is a notable area of concern, with a higher defect rate compared to its peers. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with distance driven, particularly in the higher mileage categories. Overall, the Kona stands out positively in reliability for certain components but has room for improvement regarding visibility issues.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 260 cars
More model years for Hyundai KONA
Other models from Hyundai
Categories
Brakes
▲ 81.8% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 32.8% worse
7.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 39.1% better
5.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 9.7% worse
50.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 20.0% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 7.7% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 63.6% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 68
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 6
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 5
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 4
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A body panel or body component: likely to become detached
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
An obstruction: materially affecting the driver’s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 1