Common problems by part
Hyundai Kona seat belts and airbags problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 54,974 MOT tests · Updated
At 3 years, 0.1 in 100 MOT tests of the Hyundai Kona failed on seat belts and airbags, against 0.3 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 54,974 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 49 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 5 ages from 3 to 7 years, 150,440 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 3 years: 54,974 for the Hyundai Kona
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.3 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 3 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A seat belts and airbags fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
Pull every seat belt out fully and let it retract, check each buckle latches and releases, and make sure the airbag light goes out after start-up.
Hyundai Kona seat belts and airbags fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 54,974 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 44,267 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 28,007 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 6 | 16,050 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| 7 | 7,142 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
All first-use years of the Hyundai Kona pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the seat belts and airbags at 3 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Seat belt condition: webbing slightly damaged or frayed: 0.2 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed MOT advisory
- Seat belt condition: slightly damaged: 0.1 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Seat belt slightly damaged MOT advisory
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By engine and fuel
- 1.0 petrol: 0.1 per 100 at 3 years, about average for petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 9,847 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Pull every seat belt out fully and let it retract, check each buckle latches and releases, and make sure the airbag light goes out after start-up.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Seat belt condition: webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
Check one Hyundai Kona, not the average
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Other Hyundai Kona problems
Seat belts and airbags on rival models
- Ford Puma seat belts and airbags problems: 0.3 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.1 for the Hyundai Kona (90,734 MOT tests)
- Volkswagen T-Roc seat belts and airbags problems: 0.7 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.1 for the Hyundai Kona (78,552 MOT tests)
- Nissan Juke seat belts and airbags problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.1 for the Hyundai Kona (75,703 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Hyundai Kona have more seat belts and airbags problems than other cars?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.3 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 54,974 MOT tests).
How common are Hyundai Kona seat belts and airbags problems?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on seat belts and airbags, against 0.3 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 54,974 MOT tests).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 150,440 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare