Hyundai Tucson Premium T-Gdi
From 4,164 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tucson Premium T-Gdis fare better: 2022 models pass at 96.2% vs 91.2% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 115 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 | 115 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 57 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 36 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 19 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2021 | 91.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tucson Premium T-Gdis tested had between 14,847 and 26,715 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,159 median miles, the Tucson Premium T-Gdi has 0.043 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 Premium T-Gdi MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Tucson Premium T-Gdi has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 4,164 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-Gdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Tucson Premium T-Gdi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 115 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-Gdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-Gdi is 20,159 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,847 and 26,715 miles.
Buying a used Tucson Premium 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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