2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Hyundai Tucson MOT pass rate and common faults

18,926 MOT tests in 2024. 79.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time79.4%
Failed or needed repairs20.6%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,926 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    921 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    699 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.3%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  9. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.8%
  10. Washers: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.9%
  2. Tyres5.4%
  3. Lights & electrics3.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Suspension2.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Steering1.7%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.1%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2016 Hyundai Tucson?

In 2024, 79.4% of 2016 Hyundai Tucson cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,926 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Hyundai Tucson?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Tucson reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).