Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi
From 874 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 22 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 22 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 2 |
| seat belt retractor not functioning as intended | 1 |
| switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements or the rear position lamps can be switched off when the headlamps are on | 1 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 26.4% of Tucson N Line T-Gdi failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £50.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tucson N Line T-Gdis tested had between 17,015 and 30,713 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,945 median miles, the Tucson N Line T-Gdi has 0.057 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 Tucson N Line T-Gdi MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi has a 87.6% MOT pass rate based on 874 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi is 21,945 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,015 and 30,713 miles.
Buying a used Tucson N Line T-Gdi?
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.
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