Does the Hyundai Terracan fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Hyundai Terracan records 35.38 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 31.40 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+3.98, 95% interval +2.95 to +5.02). It ranks 139 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Hyundai Terracan by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Hyundai Terracan is “A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn”, recorded 1,671 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,671 | 13.19 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 681 | 5.38 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 457 | 3.61 |
| A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 355 | 2.80 |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 313 | 2.47 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 12,664 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Hyundai Terracan gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
25.1% of Hyundai Terracan MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 4,470 miles later (2,670 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,670 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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