Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd
From 4,019 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wds fare better: 2021 models pass at 94% vs 84.2% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 146 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 146 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 105 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 80 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 46 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 32 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 28 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 21 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 15 |
| wiper blade defective | 13 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37.3% of failures are serious: 37.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £85.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94% | a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 87.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 84.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wds tested had between 21,280 and 35,838 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,253 median miles, the Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd has 0.05 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 2Wd MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd has a 86.5% MOT pass rate based on 4,019 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 146 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd is 27,253 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,280 and 35,838 miles.
Buying a used Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd?
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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