Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 653 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV (2022)

653 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV

CarHunch analysed 653 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T-GDI MHEV is notably more reliable than the UK average, with a 90% first-time MOT pass rate against the national 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 3.7% of vehicles. This hybrid's consistently strong performance across the near-complete cohort suggests it's a solid bet for durability.

At 20,651 miles median (right on schedule for a two-year-old), these cars are being driven normally and show minimal wear—averaging just 0.17 failures per vehicle and 0.7 advisories. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid battery and electric components, which account for most MOT-related complexity on these newer systems.

The 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 15k–29k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 653 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 653 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%)	647	92.2%	0.17

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,508 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 25.4%

638

Blue 20.2%

506

Green 19%

476

White 8%

201

Black 7.5%

188

Red 7.5%

188

Turquoise 5.3%

133

Silver 3.6%

Bronze 3.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,651

typical

14,594

low mileage

28,724

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEV vehicles fall between 14,594 and 28,724 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,594 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,594–28,724 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Bayon Premium T Gdi MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 38,777 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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