Hyundai Tucson years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

164,553 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2015–2023 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Hyundai Tucson years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 2020. Above it: 2015–2019 and 2021–2022. The other year can't be told apart from average.

Below the average for their first-use year2020
Above the average for their first-use year2015–2019 and 2021–2022
Can't be told apart from average2023

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

83.6%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 83.5% to 83.8%.

Hyundai Tucson, all years83.6%
Same-age average, all vehicles82.5%

In 2025, 83.6% of the 164,553 initial MOT tests on Hyundai Tucson cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 82.5%. That is 1.1 points above the same-age average.

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Hyundai Tucson MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2023age 2	1,53124,100	91.1%±1.6	−0.5 ptsall: 91.6%
2022age 3	27,72725,100	89.4%±0.4	+0.9 ptsall: 88.5%
2021age 4	21,58631,900	89.5%±0.5	+2.3 ptsall: 87.2%
2020age 5	13,06137,700	84.3%±0.7	−1.7 ptsall: 86.0%
2019age 6	26,83844,000	84.1%±0.5	+0.6 ptsall: 83.5%
2018age 7	25,01052,400	82.1%±0.5	+1.2 ptsall: 80.9%
2017age 8	23,90363,600	79.4%±0.6	+1.2 ptsall: 78.2%
2016age 9	20,16972,300	77.1%±0.6	+2.2 ptsall: 74.9%
2015age 10	4,72879,900	73.5%±1.3	+1.6 ptsall: 71.9%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common Tucson problems at the MOT

Share of the 26,908 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

Brakes35.0%
Tyres27.0%
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors21.4%
Lights and electrics15.1%
Noise, emissions, leaks9.8%
Suspension7.6%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.

What to check when viewing a Tucson

Based on the areas where Hyundai Tucson MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Brakes
In 35.0% of failed Tucson tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly. The car should stop in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.
Tyres
In 27.0% of failed Tucson tests
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors
In 21.4% of failed Tucson tests
- Look for chips and cracks in the windscreen, especially in front of the driver.
- Run the wipers and washers. The blades should clear the screen without smearing.
- Check both door mirrors and the rear-view mirror are intact and adjust.
Lights and electrics
In 15.1% of failed Tucson tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Hyundai Tucson questions

Which Hyundai Tucson years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2020. Above average: 2015–2019 and 2021–2022. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Hyundai Tucson reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 83.6% of initial MOT tests on Hyundai Tucson cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 82.5%. That is 1.1 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Hyundai Tucson problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are brakes (in 35.0% of failed tests), tyres (in 27.0% of failed tests) and windscreen, wipers, mirrors (in 21.4% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old Hyundai Tucson?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Hyundai Tucson cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 79,900 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Tucson's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Hyundai Tucson

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Hyundai models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

All 14 Hyundai models Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Hyundai Tucson cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count