HYUNDAI TUCSON MOT pass rate
86.8% of 210,169 HYUNDAI TUCSON MOT tests pass.
The TUCSON passes its MOT 86.8% of the time — well above the average across all HYUNDAI models, which sits at 79.7%.
The HYUNDAI TUCSON passes its MOT 86.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HYUNDAI TUCSON tested at 0–3 years pass 93.8% of the time, compared with just 59.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.8% | 23,789 | 25,022 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.2% | 94,715 | 37,348 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.2% | 84,542 | 61,176 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.4% | 826 | 101,897 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.9% | 6,297 | 109,620 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI TUCSON
The most common reason the HYUNDAI TUCSON fails its MOT is brakes — present in 44.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 44.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 29.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 22.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.1% | Too high |
| Suspension | 13.4% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 4.2% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 79.2% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I20 — 79.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I30 — 72.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IONIQ — 91.1% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 71.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI KONA — 91.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HYUNDAI TUCSON?
- 86.8% of HYUNDAI TUCSON MOT tests pass, based on 210,169 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HYUNDAI TUCSON?
- The most common reason the HYUNDAI TUCSON fails its MOT is brakes — present in 44.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the HYUNDAI TUCSON's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HYUNDAI service history guide for how to check and keep one.