Hyundai Terracan
From 1,973 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Terracans fare better: 2007 models pass at 64.9% vs 71.5% for 2005.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 104 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 104 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 96 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 89 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 85 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 70 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 62 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 55 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 49 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 46 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 44 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 56.6% of Terracan failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 10% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £136.
Hyundai Terracan on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 204 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 204. At this rate, roughly 7.8 years until none remain. Now at 37.1% of its peak (4,271 in 2009 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 816 | 770 | +0 | -33 | -33 |
| 2025 Q2 | 864 | 755 | +0 | -47 | -47 |
| 2025 Q1 | 912 | 754 | +0 | -61 | -61 |
| 2024 Q4 | 961 | 766 | +0 | -63 | -63 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,019 | 771 | +0 | -72 | -72 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,105 | 757 | +0 | -65 | -65 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,164 | 763 | +0 | -60 | -60 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,258 | 729 | +0 | -40 | -40 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terracan Cdx Crtd | Diesel | 390 | 48% |
| Terracan Cdx Crtd Auto | Diesel | 269 | 33% |
| Terracan Ltd Crtd | Diesel | 87 | 11% |
| Terracan Ltd Crtd Auto | Diesel | 69 | 8% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 64.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2006 | 70.5% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2005 | 71.5% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2004 | 65.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
1 earlier years
| 2003 | 68.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Terracans tested had between 96,066 and 132,800 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 119,845 median miles, the Terracan has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai Terracan MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Terracan has a 68.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,973 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Terracan?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Terracan is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 104 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
How many Hyundai Terracans are on UK roads?
There are 816 Hyundai Terracans currently licensed on UK roads, with 770 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Terracan at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Terracan is 119,845 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 96,066 and 132,800 miles.
Buying a used Terracan?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 68.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £136 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.