Hyundai Tucson
From 158,825 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tucsons fare better: 2021 models pass at 86.7% vs 64.1% for 2005.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 4,352 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4,352 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,744 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,925 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,847 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,724 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1,259 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1,125 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 876 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 823 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 751 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.3% of Tucson failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 4.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £113.
Fuel type matters
Electric/Diesel versions pass at 93.9% while Diesel versions pass at 83.3%, a 11 percentage point gap.
Hyundai Tucson on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 23,085 newly registered in the past year with 2,413 leaving, a net gain of 20,672. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 234,591 | 3,098 | +6,406 | -1,262 | +5,144 |
| 2025 Q2 | 229,410 | 3,135 | +4,968 | -79 | +4,889 |
| 2025 Q1 | 224,391 | 3,265 | +6,991 | -0 | +7,040 |
| 2024 Q4 | 217,631 | 2,985 | +4,720 | -1,072 | +3,648 |
| 2024 Q3 | 214,103 | 2,865 | +8,857 | -2,359 | +6,498 |
| 2024 Q2 | 207,683 | 2,787 | +7,068 | -1,039 | +6,029 |
| 2024 Q1 | 201,714 | 2,727 | +8,293 | -324 | +7,969 |
| 2023 Q4 | 193,684 | 2,788 | +6,714 | -304 | +6,410 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Se Nav Gdi 2Wd | Petrol | 21,214 | 13% |
| Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Hev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 20,489 | 13% |
| Tucson Se Nav B-Drive 2Wd Crdi | Diesel | 15,685 | 10% |
| Tucson N Line T-Gdi Hev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 12,489 | 8% |
| Tucson Premium T-Gdi Hev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 11,264 | 7% |
| Tucson Se Connect T-Gdi | Petrol | 11,113 | 7% |
| Tucson Se Nav B-Drive 2Wd Gdi | Petrol | 10,054 | 6% |
| Tucson N Line S T-Gdi Hev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 9,129 | 6% |
| Tucson Premium T-Gdi | Petrol | 7,466 | 5% |
| Tucson Ultimate Tgdi Phev 4X4A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 7,039 | 4% |
| Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi | Petrol | 5,256 | 3% |
| Tucson Se Nav T-Gdi 2Wd S-A | Petrol | 4,621 | 3% |
| Tucson Se Blue Drive 2Wd Gdi | Petrol | 4,134 | 3% |
| Tucson Prem B-Drive 2Wd Crdi | Diesel | 3,680 | 2% |
| Tucson Premium Tgdi Phev 4X4 A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,656 | 2% |
| Tucson Se Connect T-Gdi Hev A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,592 | 2% |
| Tucson Se Nav B-Dr 2Wd Crdi Sa | Diesel | 3,072 | 2% |
| Tucson Se Blue Drive 2Wd Crdi | Diesel | 3,057 | 2% |
| Tucson N Line | Petrol | 2,886 | 2% |
| Tucson N Line T-Gdi Phev 4X4 A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 2,672 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 86.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 87.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 86.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
10 earlier years
| 2017 | 84% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 83.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 80.1% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2010 | 71.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2009 | 67.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 68.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2007 | 64.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 61% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
| 2005 | 64.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2004 | 64.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tucsons tested had between 98,727 and 134,048 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 119,519 median miles, the Tucson has 0.013 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
| Hyundai Ioniq | 88.1% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai Tucson MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Tucson has a 84.5% MOT pass rate based on 158,825 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Tucson?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Tucson is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 4,352 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Hyundai Tucsons are on UK roads?
There are 234,591 Hyundai Tucsons currently licensed on UK roads, with 3,098 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Tucson at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Tucson is 119,519 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 98,727 and 134,048 miles.
Buying a used Tucson?
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 84.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £113 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.