Hyundai Kona pass rate by year
Year is the year the car was first registered. Years with fewer than 100 tests are left out.
| Year | Tests | Passed | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 197 | 150 | 76.1% | |
| 2019 | 2,694 | 1,996 | 74.1% | |
| 2020 | 343 | 254 | 74.1% | |
| 2021 | 1,880 | 1,383 | 73.6% |
What the Hyundai Kona fails on
Share of Hyundai Kona tests with at least one defect in each category, compared with all cars. One car can fail on several categories.
| Category | Kona | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight aim test | 12.1% | 9.3% |
| Wheels and tyres | 6.3% | 12.8% |
| Lighting and electrical | 3.5% | 17.6% |
| Braking equipment | 3.4% | 9.3% |
| Brake performance test | 3.4% | 11.7% |
| Vehicle and safety equipment | 2.2% | 8% |
Most of these are cheap to check before the test: bulbs and headlight aim, tyre tread and pressures, wiper blades, and warning lights. See the pre-NCT checklist and what each category means.
Other Hyundai models
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai i30 | 20,403 | 43.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 18,968 | 69.4% |
| Hyundai IX35 | 13,358 | 38.3% |
| Hyundai i20 | 11,277 | 57.1% |
| Hyundai i40 | 9,527 | 41.5% |
| Hyundai i10 | 8,046 | 58.7% |
| Hyundai Santa FE | 5,342 | 36.4% |
| Hyundai IX20 | 3,473 | 51.1% |
All Hyundai models · all makes
Cars with a similar pass rate
Models from other makes that scored closest to the Hyundai Kona (74.1%) in 2025:
Top of the table: Toyota C-HR (80%). Bottom: Peugeot 207 (32.5%). See the best and worst cars and pass rate by car age.
Book the NCT for your Kona
The fee is €60 at every centre and the make of car does not change where you can test. The busiest centres, and every county:
Other makes
NCT cost
€60 full test, €40 retest, free visual retest.
How to book
ncts.ie, phone and the priority list.
Retest rules
Book within 21 days, finish within 30.
How often
At 4 years, every 2 years, then yearly from 10.
What to bring
Documents and quick checks before the test.
NCT waiting times
Days to the next free test, by centre.
Hyundai Kona NCT questions
What is the NCT pass rate for the Hyundai Kona?
In 2025, 74.1% of Hyundai Kona cars passed the NCT at the first attempt (3,854 of 5,203 initial tests), 24.8 points better than the average for all cars of 49.3%.
Which year of Hyundai Kona does best at the NCT?
Among years with at least 300 tests, 2019 cars did best (74.1%) and 2021 cars did worst (73.6%). Newer cars almost always pass more often, so compare against cars of the same age.
What does the Hyundai Kona fail the NCT on most?
The fail categories recorded most often for the Hyundai Kona were headlight aim test (12.1% of tests), wheels and tyres (6.3% of tests), lighting and electrical (3.5% of tests). One car can fail on several items.
Do these figures include retests?
No. The RSA make and model data covers initial tests only; retests are not included.
Source: RSA 2025 Make and Model Data, initial NCT tests only. The RSA notes the figures do not account for mileage, maintenance or service history, and small groups are excluded for data protection. Reviewed 2 October 2026.