Hyundai Tucson MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Hyundai Tucson. Check any Tucson by registration number below.

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76.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.9%

vs Hyundai Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Hyundai Tucson — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai Tucson has an average MOT pass rate of 76.3%, which is 5.9 percentage points below the Hyundai brand average of 82.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Tucson on the road.

The most common reasons a Hyundai Tucson fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Tucson for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Tucson is around 40,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Tucson, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Hyundai Tucson, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Hyundai Tucson performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 3,160 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

10.0%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

2020

Based on 22,381 vehicles

89.4%Excellent

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

10.6%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

2019

Based on 64,269 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

10.9%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

2018

Based on 61,799 vehicles

88.1%Excellent

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

2017

Based on 59,546 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

15.3%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2016

Based on 50,338 vehicles

84.1%Good

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

16.7%

2015

Based on 12,101 vehicles

80.6%Good

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2010

Based on 672 vehicles

69.3%Average

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

37.9%

2009

Based on 1,599 vehicles

65.7%Average

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

33.1%

2008

Based on 1,569 vehicles

63.4%Below Average

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

10.5%

Retest Rate

31.5%

2007

Based on 2,604 vehicles

62.9%Below Average

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

31.2%

2006

Based on 3,223 vehicles

57.2%Below Average

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

33.0%

2005

Based on 2,845 vehicles

59.3%Below Average

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

32.9%

2004

Based on 38,000 vehicles

83.8%Good

Hyundai average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

11.0%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

Top MOT Failures — Hyundai Tucson

The most common reasons a Hyundai Tucson fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

14.8%

Suspension

13.5%

Brakes

11.2%

Tyres

9.8%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.2%

Hyundai Tucson Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

3.6%

Front Nearside

3.3%

Offside

2.5%

Typical Mileage — Hyundai Tucson

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2004 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Tucson.

At 3 Years

24,000

miles

At 5 Years

40,000

miles

At 10 Years

78,000

miles

Other Hyundai Models

Compare MOT reliability across Hyundai models.

Hyundai Terracan

67.7% pass rate

Hyundai IX20

95.8% pass rate

Hyundai Tucson Premium T-GDi MHEV

94.2% pass rate

Hyundai Santa Fe

68.1% pass rate

Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto

92.3% pass rate

Hyundai I40

73.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai Tucson MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Tucson?

The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Tucson is 76.3% compared to the Hyundai average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Hyundai Tucson?

The most common MOT failures on the Hyundai Tucson are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.8%), Suspension (13.5%), Brakes (11.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Hyundai Tucson reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 76.3%, the Hyundai Tucson is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Hyundai Tucson?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Hyundai Tucson?

Typical mileage for the Hyundai Tucson: 39,447 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tucson to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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