In 2025, 112,191 Hyundai Tucson cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 80% passed first time, compared with 79% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Tucson about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 123 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 4 years old, 84% of Tucsons passed first time (all cars that age: 87%). By 20 years, that figure is 53% (all cars: 58%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 20 years (5 points behind).
Hyundai Tucson All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Tucson passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years | 1,207 | 84% | 87% | 33,845 |
| 5 years | 7,989 | 85% | 86% | 37,515 |
| 6 years | 25,461 | 84% | 84% | 45,806 |
| 7 years | 25,004 | 82% | 81% | 54,496 |
| 8 years | 23,896 | 79% | 78% | 65,779 |
| 9 years | 20,168 | 77% | 75% | 74,520 |
| 10 years | 4,728 | 74% | 72% | 81,260 |
| 15 years | 216 | 57% | 59% | 103,304 |
| 16 years | 504 | 58% | 58% | 102,496 |
| 17 years | 439 | 56% | 57% | 106,023 |
| 18 years | 696 | 53% | 57% | 111,098 |
| 19 years | 828 | 52% | 57% | 110,577 |
| 20 years | 760 | 53% | 58% | 108,689 |
What fails most on a Hyundai Tucson
The area that lets the Tucson down most, relative to other cars, is brakes: 12.5% of tests failed on it, 1.3 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on suspension and body and structure.
Share of Tucson tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 4.4% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 3.4% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 2.2% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.1% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 2.0% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 1.8% |
What to check when buying a used Tucson
Based on where the Tucson fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Brakes: Look through the wheels for lipped or scored discs, check the handbrake holds on a slope, and feel for pulling or vibration under firm braking. Repair guide
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
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What is the MOT pass rate for a Hyundai Tucson?
In 2025, 80% of Hyundai Tucson cars passed their MOT first time, across 112,191 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 79%.
What do Hyundai Tucson cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (4.4% of tests); tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.4% of tests); the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.2% of tests).
Other Hyundai models
Hyundai i10 (71%), Hyundai i20 (71%), Hyundai i30 (64%), Hyundai IX35 (64%), Hyundai Ioniq (86%), Hyundai Kona (86%). All Hyundai models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.