HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE TGDI MOT pass rate
94.1% of 1,226 HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE TGDI MOT tests pass.
The TUCSON ULTIMATE TGDI passes its MOT 94.1% of the time — well above the average across all HYUNDAI models, which sits at 79.7%.
The HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE TGDI passes its MOT 94.1% 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 eases gradually with age, from 95.0% at 0–3 years to 88.2% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.0% | 1,073 | 27,080 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.2% | 153 | 28,983 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE TGDI
The most common reason the HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE TGDI fails its MOT is tyres — present in 65.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 65.3% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 33.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.2% | Too high |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Brakes | 3.1% | Excessively binding |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 79.2% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 86.8% 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE TGDI?
- 94.1% of HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE TGDI MOT tests pass, based on 1,226 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE TGDI?
- The most common reason the HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE TGDI fails its MOT is tyres — present in 65.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE TGDI'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.