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Hyundai Tucson MOT pass rate and common problems

85.6% of Hyundai Tucsons passed the 2024 MOT (142,343 first tests): 82.3% at the first attempt and 3.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 3% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 97.3 (95% CI 96.2–98.4; 100 = normal).

Hyundai Tucson at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate85.6%incl. 3.4% fixed at the test centre2024142343
Passed at the first attempt82.3%all first tests2024142343
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 96.2–98.4)97.3index100 = normal for its age · rank 420 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024142343
Biggest excess: Brakes8.7per 1005.3 same-age2019–2024571051
Dangerous defects8.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024571051
Advisory items97.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024571051

The age norm is 100. The middle of these 761 models has an index of 92.8, so a model can fail less often than the norm and still sit in the worse half. Rank 1 fails least.

strip · Hyundai Tucson · MOT Risk Index · 97.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Hyundai Tucson. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 420 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 406 and 434 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Hyundai Tucson index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank420of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024142343
Best rank within its 95% interval406rankother models held where they are2024142343
Worst rank within its 95% interval434rankother models held where they are2024142343

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index moved from 100.4 to 97.3 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed, and crossed the normal line.

What actually fails on a Hyundai Tucson MOT, and how often?

Hyundai Tucson MOTs fail most often on brakes: 8.7 per 100 tests, against 5.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 571,051).

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Brakes · 8.7 vs 5.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes8.7per 1005.32019–202449849
Visibility6.9per 1005.72019–202439166
Tyres6per 1007.12019–202434533
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.9per 1006.52019–202428041
Suspension4.8per 1005.12019–202427445
Body, chassis, structure1.4per 1001.72019–20247940

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 571,051 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Hyundai Tucson compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Hyundai Tucson is brakes at age 8: 9.1 failures per 100 tests, against 5.4 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 25,260).

bullet · Hyundai Tucson · Tyres, age 3 · 3.6 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 3.6 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.5 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.7 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.8 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.4 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.8 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 4.0 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 4.5 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 33.6per 1004.22019–2024144228
Brakes, age 32.5per 1001.82019–2024144228
Suspension, age 30.7per 1000.62019–2024144228
Tyres, age 43.8per 1004.52019–2024115516
Brakes, age 43.4per 1002.42019–2024115516
Suspension, age 40.8per 1001.22019–2024115516
Tyres, age 54.0per 1005.12019–2024102078
Brakes, age 54.5per 1003.12019–2024102078
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.7per 1002.22019–2024102078
Tyres, age 64.4per 1005.52019–202474924
Brakes, age 66.3per 1003.82019–202474924
Suspension, age 61.1per 1003.72019–202474924
Tyres, age 74.8per 1006.02019–202449551
Brakes, age 78.1per 1004.52019–202449551
Suspension, age 71.5per 1005.72019–202449551
Tyres, age 84.7per 1006.32019–202425260
Brakes, age 89.1per 1005.42019–202425260
Suspension, age 82.1per 1007.82019–202425260

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Hyundai Tucson's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Hyundai Tucson advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 30.9% of the time.

funnel · Hyundai Tucson · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 30.9 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 30.9 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment30.9% next failmedian model2019–20241831
Suspension19.2% next failmedian model2019–202419785
Body, chassis, structure14.4% next failmedian model2019–20243761
Brakes12.2% next failmedian model2019–202467280
Steering11.9% next failmedian model2019–20243388
Tyres6.1% next failmedian model2019–2024100457
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems6.0% next failmedian model2019–20241019
Noise, emissions and leaks5.8% next failmedian model2019–20245443
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle2.9% next failmedian model2019–20243325
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202433942

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Hyundai Tucson got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Hyundai Tucson MOTs flag tyres most: 45.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 571,051).

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Tyres · 45.3 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres45.3per 10039.72019–2024258534
Brakes28.1per 10034.72019–2024160741
Non-component advisories9.7per 1007.82019–202455398
Suspension8.3per 10026.22019–202447276
Noise, emissions and leaks1.6per 1005.22019–20249282
Body, chassis, structure1.1per 1004.62019–20246442

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 571,051 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Hyundai Tucson?

For Hyundai Tucsons aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 4.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 132,124).

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass5.8% next fail2019–202458238
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–202458238
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–202458238
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202458238
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202458238
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202458238
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202458238
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202458238
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202458238
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202458238
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202458238
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–202424044
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–202424044
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–202424044
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202424044
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202424044
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202424044
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202424044
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202424044
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202424044
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202424044
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202424044
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–202411334
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–202411334
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–202411334
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–202411334
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202411334
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202411334
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202411334
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202411334
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202411334
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202411334
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202411334
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–2024132124
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–2024132124
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–2024132124
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–2024132124
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–2024132124
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–2024132124
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–2024132124
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–2024132124
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024132124
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024132124
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024132124
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–202471683
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–202471683
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–202471683
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–202471683
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–202471683
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202471683
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202471683
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202471683
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202471683
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202471683
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202471683
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–202435368
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–202435368
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–202435368
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–202435368
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202435368
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202435368
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–202435368
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202435368
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202435368
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202435368
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202435368
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.0% next fail2019–202423820
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–202423820
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202423820
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–202423820
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–202423820
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–202423820
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202423820
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202423820
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202423820
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202423820
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202423820
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.6% next fail2019–202416296
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–202416296
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–202416296
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–202416296
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–202416296
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–202416296
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–202416296
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–202416296
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202416296
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202416296
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202416296
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.5% next fail2019–20249485
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–20249485
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20249485
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20249485
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.0% next fail2019–20249485
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20249485
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20249485
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20249485
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20249485
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20249485
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20249485
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass12.2% next fail2019–20241757
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.8% next fail2019–20241757
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.1% next fail2019–20241757
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–20241757
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20241757
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20241757
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20241757
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20241757
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20241757
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory17.0% next fail2019–20241755
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory14.4% next fail2019–20241755
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory13.1% next fail2019–20241755
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.8% next fail2019–20241755
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–20241755
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20241755
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20241755
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–20241755
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20241755
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20241755
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail21.2% next fail2019–20242203
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail21.1% next fail2019–20242203
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail19.9% next fail2019–20242203
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–20242203
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–20242203
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–20242203
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20242203
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20242203
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.6% next fail2019–20242203
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20242203
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20242203
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass19.7% next fail2019–20244878
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass16.3% next fail2019–20244878
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass11.4% next fail2019–20244878
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20244878
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20244878
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20244878
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20244878
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–20244878
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20244878
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244878
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244878
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory25.1% next fail2019–20246233
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory22.2% next fail2019–20246233
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory15.7% next fail2019–20246233
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9% next fail2019–20246233
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.2% next fail2019–20246233
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20246233
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–20246233
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20246233
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20246233
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20246233
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20246233
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail29.3% next fail2019–20248562
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail26.7% next fail2019–20248562
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail19% next fail2019–20248562
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20248562
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.8% next fail2019–20248562
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–20248562
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–20248562
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20248562
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–20248562
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20248562
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20248562
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass21.5% next fail2019–20242574
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass20.0% next fail2019–20242574
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.1% next fail2019–20242574
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.8% next fail2019–20242574
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–20242574
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20242574
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20242574
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4% next fail2019–20242574
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20242574
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242574
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242574
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory29.8% next fail2019–20243987
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory29.6% next fail2019–20243987
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory14.2% next fail2019–20243987
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–20243987
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.7% next fail2019–20243987
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20243987
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–20243987
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–20243987
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20243987
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20243987
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20243987
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail33.6% next fail2019–20245776
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail32.5% next fail2019–20245776
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail18.4% next fail2019–20245776
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.8% next fail2019–20245776
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.5% next fail2019–20245776
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20245776
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–20245776
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–20245776
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20245776
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20245776
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20245776

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Hyundai Tucson get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Hyundai Tucson gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 8.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 20.7 major and 6.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Hyundai Tucson · Dangerous defects · 8.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 8.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects8.7per 10011.22019–2024571051

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 571,051 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Hyundai Tucson still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Hyundai Tucson go from 12.1% at age 3 to 47.2% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 142,343).

line · Hyundai Tucson · Age 3 · 12.1 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 12.1. Age 19: 47.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.1% failed first time12.4202421868
Age 415.7% failed first time13.1202413172
Age 515.0% failed first time15.1202427036
Age 616.5% failed first time17.5202425032
Age 719.3% failed first time20.2202424006
Age 820.7% failed first time23.3202420336
Age 924.6% failed first time26.520244795
Age 14 (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 34.4–46.3%)40.2% failed first time40.42024256
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1543.7% failed first time41.62024618
Age 1643.6% failed first time43.12024567
Age 1747.0% failed first time43.12024944
Age 1850.0% failed first time43.920241127
Age 1947.2% failed first time43.520241023

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Hyundai Tucson compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 13 of 18 ages shown, Hyundai Tucsons fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail more often: 36.5% against 30.0% (2024, n = 1,339).

line · Hyundai Tucson · Age 3 · 12.6 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 12.6. Age 20: 48.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.6% fail11.72024144228
Age 414.7% fail13.22024115516
Age 515.1% fail15.12024102078
Age 616.4% fail17.4202474924
Age 719.0% fail20.2202449551
Age 820.9% fail23.2202425260
Age 925.6% fail26.720245162
Age 1036.5% fail30.020241339
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1138.0% fail33.520242339
Age 1242.0% fail36.520244378
Age 1344.0% fail38.920247159
Age 1445.9% fail40.820249170
Age 1547.8% fail42.320248487
Age 1648.3% fail43.120246491
Age 1748.5% fail43.520244715
Age 1848.1% fail43.620242927
Age 1947.4% fail43.220241377
Age 2048.6% fail42.42024251

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai Tucson years should I avoid?

The Hyundai Tucson build year that fails most for its age is 2020: index 112.5 (95% CI 109.0–116.0) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 26,563).

Build year matters for the Hyundai Tucson: 2020 Hyundai Tucsons fail more than their age would predict, 2008 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 3,028 tests, 95% interval 96.0–106.2) · 101.1 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 3,028 tests, 95% interval 96.0–106.2)101.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243028
Build year 2005100.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202411491
Build year 2006101.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412826
Build year 200798.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249434
Build year 2008 (better for its age)94.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245064
Build year 2009 (better for its age)94.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244997
Build year 2010 (rough estimate: 1,874 tests, 95% interval 93.8–108.6)101.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241874
Build year 2015 (worse for its age)108.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202429583
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2016 (worse for its age)101.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024125885
Build year 2017 (better for its age)96.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024129424
Build year 2018100.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024101132
Build year 2019 (worse for its age)106.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202481866
Build year 2020 (worse for its age)112.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202426563

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Hyundai Tucson MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Hyundai Tucson MOT: about £34 (up to about £65 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 142,343).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Expected repair bill · 34.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill34.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue142343
Estimated range lower34.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue142343
Estimated range upper64.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue142343
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)13.1GBP expected contribution150price catalogue142343
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)8.6GBP expected contribution180price catalogue142343
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)6.9GBP expected contribution140price catalogue142343
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)5.4GBP expected contribution90price catalogue142343

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Hyundai Tucson more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Hyundai Tucson and 3 as often or more. The Hyundai Tucson has an MOT Risk Index of 97.3, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 142,343).

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Hyundai Tucson (this model) · 97.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hyundai Tucson (this model)97.3index100 = normal2024142343
Land Rover Discovery Sport95.9index97.32024116148
Ford Mondeo98.8index97.32024193408
Mitsubishi Outlander97index97.3202478306
Honda Civic98.1index97.32024272456
Volkswagen Passat92.4index97.32024190397
Skoda Octavia89.7index97.32024205251
Ford Kuga90.2index97.32024254154
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kia Sportage104.9index97.32024257674

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Hyundai Tucson normally do?

At age 8, the median Hyundai Tucson had covered 64,423 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 50,725 to 79,802 miles (2024, n = 20,336).

line · Hyundai Tucson · Age 3 median · 24180 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 24180. Age 19 P75: 127999. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median24180miles202421868
Age 3 P2517775miles202421868
Age 3 P7532032miles202421868
Age 4 median29652miles202413172
Age 4 P2521704miles202413172
Age 4 P7539355miles202413172
Age 5 median36223miles202427036
Age 5 P2527647miles202427036
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7546111miles202427036
Age 6 median44559miles202425032
Age 6 P2534591miles202425032
Age 6 P7556266miles202425032
Age 7 median55522miles202424006
Age 7 P2543363miles202424006
Age 7 P7569391miles202424006
Age 8 median64423miles202420336
Age 8 P2550725miles202420336
Age 8 P7579802miles202420336
Age 9 median71914miles20244795
Age 9 P2557451miles20244795
Age 9 P7587542miles20244795
Age 14 median (rough estimate)98099miles2024256
Age 14 P25 (rough estimate)77347miles2024256
Age 14 P75 (rough estimate)117562miles2024256
Age 15 median99571miles2024618
Age 15 P2578035miles2024618
Age 15 P75122054miles2024618
Age 16 median106010miles2024567
Age 16 P2583158miles2024567
Age 16 P75124019miles2024567
Age 17 median110421miles2024944
Age 17 P2589195miles2024944
Age 17 P75130030miles2024944
Age 18 median109517miles20241127
Age 18 P2588200miles20241127
Age 18 P75131368miles20241127
Age 19 median107538miles20241023
Age 19 P2587103miles20241023
Age 19 P75127999miles20241023

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Hyundai Tucson MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 11.8% of Hyundai Tucsons with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 33.2% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 17,010). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 12.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles12.8% failed first time202445969
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles17.8% failed first time202414961
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles19.5% failed first time20241002
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 18.3–34.1%)25.4% failed first time2024114
Age 6–9, <40k miles11.8% failed first time202416670
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles18.6% failed first time202438635
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles26.1% failed first time202415537
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles27.6% failed first time20242980
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 340 tests, 95% interval 28.4–38.4%)33.2% failed first time2024340
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 27.6–45.9%)36.3% failed first time2024102
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 36.6–56.3%)46.3% failed first time202495
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 8.4–26.9%)15.5% failed first time202458
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 465 tests, 95% interval 29.8–38.4%)34% failed first time2024465
Age 15+, 70-100k miles45.5% failed first time20241300
Age 15+, 100-140k miles50.1% failed first time20242037
Age 15+, 140k+ miles52.5% failed first time2024669

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Hyundai Tucson last?

5.6% of Hyundai Tucsons tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.7% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 31,496).

line · Hyundai Tucson · 100,000 miles · 5.6 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 5.6. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles5.6% of tested cars202431496
150,000 miles0.7% of tested cars20243692
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.1%)0.1% of tested cars2024286

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Hyundai Tucson driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Hyundai Tucson index is 94.5, against 94.7 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 142,343).

slope · Hyundai Tucson · Age and mileage adjusted index · 94.5 vs 94.7 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 94.7 vs 94.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index94.5index94.72019–2024142343

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai Tucson fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Hyundai Tucsons fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 21.2% against 16.8%.

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Hybrid · 9.9 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hybrid9.9% fail first timeother fuels202411712
Electric-diesel15.2% fail first timeother fuels20246094
Diesel21.2% fail first timeother fuels202450447
Petrol16.8% fail first timeother fuels202474084

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai Tucson engine is best?

For its age, the best Hyundai Tucson engine is the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at index 96.9, and the worst the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at 105.5, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 142,343).

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,106 tests, 95% interval 89.1–101.8) · 95.4 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,106 tests, 95% interval 89.1–101.8)95.4index vs model norm100 = model average20241106
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre96.9index vs model norm100 = model average202498763
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre100.6index vs model norm100 = model average2024237349
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre101.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024198667
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre105.5index vs model norm100 = model average202412100

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Hyundai Tucson fail its MOT most?

Hyundai Tucson fails first-time MOTs most in Llandrindod Wells (LD): 25.9% against 17.8% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 332).

First-time failure rates for the Hyundai Tucson range from 10.7% to 24.7% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Hyundai Tucson · Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 21.5–30.9%) · 25.9 vs 17.7 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 14%. 22%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 21.5–30.9%)25.9% fail first time17.72024332
Kirkcaldy (KY)24.7% fail first time17.720243275
Dundee (DD)24.4% fail first time17.720242948
Nottingham (NG)10.7% fail first time17.7202416775
St Albans (AL)11.0% fail first time17.720243053
Twickenham (TW)12.1% fail first time17.720242676
Torquay (TQ)23.5% fail first time17.720242996
Leeds (LS)23.1% fail first time17.720245982
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Galashiels (TD)22.9% fail first time17.72024728
Bournemouth (BH)22.4% fail first time17.720243966
Telford (TF)21.8% fail first time17.720241598
Cambridge (CB)21.8% fail first time17.720242635
Exeter (EX)21.6% fail first time17.720245551
Aberdeen (AB)21.5% fail first time17.720246020
Blackpool (FY)21.3% fail first time17.720242670
Llandudno (LL)21.3% fail first time17.720244521
Portsmouth (PO)21.2% fail first time17.7202410248
Plymouth (PL)21.2% fail first time17.720244744
Truro (TR)21.0% fail first time17.720241368
Walsall (WS)20.4% fail first time17.720243196
Harrogate (HG)20.4% fail first time17.72024902
Darlington (DL)20.4% fail first time17.720243165
Huddersfield (HD)20.2% fail first time17.720242935
Halifax (HX)20.2% fail first time17.720241438
Paisley (PA)20.0% fail first time17.720246741
Brighton (BN)19.9% fail first time17.720244960
Shrewsbury (SY)19.9% fail first time17.720244485
Bradford (BD)19.8% fail first time17.720244203
Dorchester (DT)19.7% fail first time17.720241219
Swansea (SA)19.6% fail first time17.720247654
Cardiff (CF)19.6% fail first time17.7202410504
Taunton (TA)19.6% fail first time17.720242424
Motherwell (ML)19.5% fail first time17.720245384
Northampton (NN)19.5% fail first time17.720247612
Bath (BA)19.5% fail first time17.720243858
Perth (PH)19.4% fail first time17.720241623
Chester (CH)19.4% fail first time17.720247724
Falkirk (FK)19.2% fail first time17.720246301
Newport (NP)19.2% fail first time17.720245977
Bristol (BS)19.1% fail first time17.720249250
Hereford (HR)19.1% fail first time17.720242391
Inverness (IV)19.0% fail first time17.720244385
Salisbury (SP)18.9% fail first time17.720242250
Hull (HU)18.9% fail first time17.720244960
Newcastle (NE)18.9% fail first time17.720247498
York (YO)18.9% fail first time17.720246141
Cleveland (TS)18.7% fail first time17.720246821
Gloucester (GL)18.7% fail first time17.720246080
Croydon (CR)18.6% fail first time17.720244004
Guildford (GU)18.6% fail first time17.720246932
Norwich (NR)18.6% fail first time17.720244797
Lancaster (LA)18.6% fail first time17.720242574
Oldham (OL)18.6% fail first time17.720243342
Glasgow (G)18.4% fail first time17.7202418557
Edinburgh (EH)18.4% fail first time17.7202411999
Wigan (WN)18.3% fail first time17.720242223
Kilmarnock (KA)18.2% fail first time17.720244400
London SW (SW)18.2% fail first time17.720241052
Worcester (WR)18.1% fail first time17.720243370
Hemel Hempstead (HP)18.1% fail first time17.720244139
Crewe (CW)18.1% fail first time17.720244816
Tonbridge (TN)18.0% fail first time17.720247350
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)17.9% fail first time17.720249120
Dudley (DY)17.9% fail first time17.720245032
Stockport (SK)17.9% fail first time17.720247307
Watford (WD)17.8% fail first time17.720242655
Harrow (HA)17.8% fail first time17.720241648
Luton (LU)17.8% fail first time17.720242964
Blackburn (BB)17.6% fail first time17.720244066
London E (E)17.6% fail first time17.720243046
Manchester (M)17.6% fail first time17.720245955
Carlisle (CA)17.5% fail first time17.720244130
Ipswich (IP)17.4% fail first time17.720246217
Preston (PR)17.4% fail first time17.720245236
Birmingham (B)17.3% fail first time17.7202418795
Swindon (SN)17.3% fail first time17.720244461
Durham (DH)17.3% fail first time17.720242818
Coventry (CV)17.2% fail first time17.720247440
Leicester (LE)17.0% fail first time17.720248971
Oxford (OX)17.0% fail first time17.720246139
Wolverhampton (WV)17.0% fail first time17.720244438
Bolton (BL)16.9% fail first time17.720244623
Milton Keynes (MK)16.8% fail first time17.720247330
Lincoln (LN)16.8% fail first time17.720242943
Ilford (IG)16.8% fail first time17.720241033
Southampton (SO)16.7% fail first time17.720248205
Sunderland (SR)16.7% fail first time17.720242404
Medway (ME)16.7% fail first time17.720247597
Liverpool (L)16.7% fail first time17.720246891
Stevenage (SG)16.5% fail first time17.720242639
Reading (RG)16.3% fail first time17.720248677
Peterborough (PE)16.1% fail first time17.720249793
Sheffield (S)16.0% fail first time17.7202412843
Doncaster (DN)15.9% fail first time17.720247800
London NW (NW)15.8% fail first time17.720242082
Kirkwall (KW)15.8% fail first time17.72024639
Derby (DE)15.8% fail first time17.720246363
Southend-on-Sea (SS)15.7% fail first time17.720244281
Redhill (RH)15.7% fail first time17.720244671
London SE (SE)15.7% fail first time17.720243176
London N (N)15.6% fail first time17.720243387
Chelmsford (CM)15.5% fail first time17.720244655
Romford (RM)15.5% fail first time17.720242972
Wakefield (WF)15.1% fail first time17.720245710
Uxbridge (UB)14.9% fail first time17.720241343
London W (W)14.9% fail first time17.72024565
Sutton (SM)14.6% fail first time17.720241145
Bromley (BR)14.6% fail first time17.720241435
Slough (SL)14.4% fail first time17.720243126
Dartford (DA)14.2% fail first time17.720245939
Outer Hebrides (HS) (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 11.2–17.8%)14.2% fail first time17.72024424
Colchester (CO)14.0% fail first time17.720245265
Dumfries (DG)14.0% fail first time17.720241581
Enfield (EN)13.8% fail first time17.720241676
Warrington (WA)13.7% fail first time17.720246358
Canterbury (CT)13.4% fail first time17.720243212
Kingston upon Thames (KT)13.2% fail first time17.720244059

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Hyundai Tucson rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Hyundai Tucson MOTs record corrosion failures at 2.3 times the national rate: 1.79% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 142,309).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Hyundai Tucson · Salt belt susceptibility · 2.3 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 2.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility2.3ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers142309

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Hyundai Tucson ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 97.3% of Hyundai Tucsons tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Hyundai Tucson · Likely compliant · 97.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant97.3% estimate2024142343

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Hyundai Tucson?

Of failed Hyundai Tucson MOTs, 50.1% were retested the same day and a further 47.4% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 0 days (2019–2024, n = 73,467).

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Same-day retest · 50.1 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest50.1%failed initial tests2019–202473467
Retest within 10 days47.4%failed initial tests2019–202473467
Clean MOT streak37.6%observed chains2019–2024110588
Repeat advisory17.7%observed chains2019–2024110588
Decreasing odometer0.4% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024125891

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Hyundai Tucson?

Hyundai Tucsons aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 12.0% of tests, against 21.3% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 37,911).

bullet · Hyundai Tucson · Low-use first-time failure · 12.0 vs 21.3 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 12 vs 21.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure12.0%21.32019–202437911
Low-use gap-9.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–202437911

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Hyundai Tucson likely to last?

Hyundai Tucsons tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 35.6 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Age 5 · 2.6 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 52.6years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 82.6years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 1035.6years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 129.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)2.3years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai Tucsons are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Hyundai Tucsons tested at ages 4 to 6, about 1 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 1,377).

line · Hyundai Tucson · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 19: 1.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024144228
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024115516
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024102078
Age 676.8% of age 4–6 baseline202474924
Age 750.8% of age 4–6 baseline202449551
Age 825.9% of age 4–6 baseline202425260
Age 95.3% of age 4–6 baseline20245162
Age 101.4% of age 4–6 baseline20241339
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 112.4% of age 4–6 baseline20242339
Age 124.5% of age 4–6 baseline20244378
Age 137.3% of age 4–6 baseline20247159
Age 149.4% of age 4–6 baseline20249170
Age 158.7% of age 4–6 baseline20248487
Age 166.7% of age 4–6 baseline20246491
Age 174.8% of age 4–6 baseline20244715
Age 183% of age 4–6 baseline20242927
Age 191.4% of age 4–6 baseline20241377

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Hyundai Tucson fails, does it fail again?

22.7% of Hyundai Tucsons that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 16.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 20,494). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 32.3% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Hyundai Tucson · Repeat after fail · 22.7 vs 16.4 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 22.7 vs 16.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail22.7%16.42019–202420494

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai Tucson faults come together?

On Hyundai Tucsons, seat belts and supplementary restraint systems and suspension failures turn up together 14.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 1,366).

Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension14.3liftexpected joint rate20241366
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 12.9–15.6)14.2liftexpected joint rate2024443
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems13.6liftexpected joint rate20241400
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks13.6liftexpected joint rate2024940
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 462 tests, 95% interval 11.0–13.2)12.0liftexpected joint rate2024462
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 10.0–12.7)11.3liftexpected joint rate2024285
Steering + Suspension10.4liftexpected joint rate20241443
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension10.1liftexpected joint rate20242130
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension9.9liftexpected joint rate20245590
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 45 tests, 95% interval 7.1–13.1)9.8liftexpected joint rate202445
Body, chassis, structure + Steering9.4liftexpected joint rate2024526
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment9.1liftexpected joint rate20242080
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension8.9liftexpected joint rate20241523
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks8.6liftexpected joint rate20241600
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 383 tests, 95% interval 7.6–9.3)8.4liftexpected joint rate2024383
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering7.7liftexpected joint rate20241156
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 4.9–10.7)7.4liftexpected joint rate202427
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 5.7–7.7)6.7liftexpected joint rate2024182
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 4.7–8.8)6.5liftexpected joint rate202443
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems6.3liftexpected joint rate20241098
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 4.5–8.5)6.3liftexpected joint rate202442
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 4.3–8.7)6.2liftexpected joint rate202433
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 5.1–7.0)6liftexpected joint rate2024152
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 4.9–7.0)5.8liftexpected joint rate2024127
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 4.3–7.7)5.8liftexpected joint rate202448
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks5.6liftexpected joint rate20241760
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 4.2–7.3)5.6liftexpected joint rate202457
Brakes + Steering5.3liftexpected joint rate20241344
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 4.5–6.0)5.2liftexpected joint rate2024192
Brakes + Suspension5.2liftexpected joint rate20244922
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 3.6–6.9)5.1liftexpected joint rate202441
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes5.0liftexpected joint rate20241918
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.8liftexpected joint rate20244947
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.7)4.6liftexpected joint rate202493
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 3.9–5.1)4.5liftexpected joint rate2024206
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.0)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024117
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.7)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024142
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres3.9liftexpected joint rate2024517
Brakes + Tyres3.8liftexpected joint rate20245123
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility3.6liftexpected joint rate2024661
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres3.6liftexpected joint rate2024866
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.1)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024169
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres3.2liftexpected joint rate20242544
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility3.1liftexpected joint rate20243387
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility3.1liftexpected joint rate20241027
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres3.0liftexpected joint rate2024877
Suspension + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate20242112
Tyres + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate20244021
Steering + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate2024554
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024107
Brakes + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate20245046
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20241072
Suspension + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate20242638
Steering + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate2024664
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Hyundai Tucson had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 17 safety recall campaigns matched to the Hyundai Tucson; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched17campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register142343

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Hyundai Tucson cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Hyundai Tucsons tested at age 5, about 15 failed the MOT first time; at age 19, about 47 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 8 and 9, 3.88 percentage points (2024).

Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.1% fail first time202421868
Age 415.7% fail first time202413172
Age 515.0% fail first time202427036
Age 616.5% fail first time202425032
Age 719.3% fail first time202424006
Age 820.7% fail first time202420336
Age 924.6% fail first time20244795
Age 14 (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 34.4–46.3%)40.2% fail first time2024256
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 618 tests, 95% interval 39.8–47.6%)43.7% fail first time2024618
Age 16 (rough estimate: 567 tests, 95% interval 39.5–47.7%)43.6% fail first time2024567
Age 17 (rough estimate: 944 tests, 95% interval 43.9–50.2%)47.0% fail first time2024944
Age 18 (rough estimate: 1,127 tests, 95% interval 47.1–53.0%)50.0% fail first time20241127
Age 19 (rough estimate: 1,023 tests, 95% interval 44.2–50.3%)47.2% fail first time20241023

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Hyundai Tucson? (US market)

NHTSA lists 258 US technical service bulletins for the Hyundai Tucson (US market, Hyundai TUCSON, model years 2016–2021 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Hyundai Tucson · US service bulletins · 258 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Hyundai TUCSON, model years 2016–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins258bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Year 20151bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Year 201630bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Year 201710bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Year 201813bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Year 201952bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Year 202042bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Year 202119bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202218bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Year 202319bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Year 202415bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Year 202518bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343
Year 202621bulletinsNHTSANHTSA142343

Source: NHTSA, US market, Hyundai TUCSON, model years 2016–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Hyundai Tucson to NHTSA concerns engine (not MOT-tested): 1,609 complaints (US market, Hyundai TUCSON, model years 2016–2021 only).

bar · Hyundai Tucson · Engine (not MOT-tested) · 1609 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Hyundai TUCSON, model years 2016–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Engine (not MOT-tested)1609complaintsNHTSA + 20241609
Transmission (not MOT-tested)966complaintsNHTSA + 2024966
Lamps & electrical468complaintsNHTSA + 2024468
Brakes313complaintsNHTSA + 2024313
Body & structure289complaintsNHTSA + 2024289
Visibility58complaintsNHTSA + 202458

Source: NHTSA, US market, Hyundai TUCSON, model years 2016–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Hyundai Tucson fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 52.9% of Hyundai Tucsons failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 16,693 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: Norway point the same way as Britain, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Hyundai Tucson · Norway · 30.7 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 30.7 vs 33.7. Finland: 31.7 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 52.9 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway30.7% failed33.72024 by country3046
Finland31.7% failed26.32024 by country1760
Netherlands52.9% failed50.82024 by country16693

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Hyundai Tucson MOT matter?

Hyundai Tucsons fail first time most in January (19.4%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in September (16.3%) (2024, n = 142,343).

line · Hyundai Tucson · January · 19.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 19.4. December: 17.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January19.4% fail first time31.1202440245
February18.8% fail first time30.0202442877
March18.0% fail first time28.3202457903
April17.8% fail first time29.8202437268
May17.4% fail first time28.8202439700
June16.8% fail first time28.1202445813
July17.7% fail first time29.3202445039
August17.5% fail first time29.2202449473
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September16.3% fail first time28.2202469254
October18% fail first time30.3202456090
November18.9% fail first time30.6202450399
December17.8% fail first time29.3202436990

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 142,343 initial Hyundai Tucson tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 142,343 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Hyundai Tucson MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/hyundai-tucson/

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Hyundai Tucson MOT: quick answers

What is the Hyundai Tucson first-time MOT pass rate?

82.3% of first attempts passed in 2024 (142,343 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 142,343 primary tests: 17.73% failed first time and 85.6% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 97.3 is shown separately.