2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Hyundai Tucson MOT pass rate and common faults

4,492 MOT tests in 2024. 75.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time75.5%
Failed or needed repairs24.5%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,492 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    182 marked dangerous
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    165 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  6. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.6%
  7. Hand lever: has insufficient reserve travel1.4%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.3%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.3%
    62 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes20.9%
  2. Tyres5.5%
  3. Lights & electrics4.2%
  4. Suspension3.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Steering2.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  8. Body & chassis1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Hyundai Tucson?

In 2024, 75.5% of 2015 Hyundai Tucson cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,492 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Hyundai Tucson?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Hyundai Tucson reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).