Hyundai Tucson Se Connect T-Gdi
From 5,105 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tucson Se Connect T-Gdis fare better: 2022 models pass at 92.8% vs 88.6% for 2021.
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 158 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 | 158 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 60 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 49 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 39 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 25 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 19 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| wiper blade defective | 11 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 11 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.8% of failures are serious: 28.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.3% 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 £60.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 92.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 88.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tucson Se Connect T-Gdis tested had between 14,868 and 27,672 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,346 median miles, the Tucson Se Connect T-Gdi has 0.058 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 Se Connect T-Gdi MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Tucson Se Connect T-Gdi has a 88.8% MOT pass rate based on 5,105 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Tucson Se Connect T-Gdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Tucson Se Connect T-Gdi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 158 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Tucson Se Connect T-Gdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Tucson Se Connect T-Gdi is 19,346 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,868 and 27,672 miles.
Buying a used Tucson Se Connect 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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