2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Hyundai Tucson MOT pass rate and common faults

24,176 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 24,176 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    1,189 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    982 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  6. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.6%
  2. Tyres5.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2018 Hyundai Tucson?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2018 Hyundai Tucson cars passed their MOT first time, across 24,176 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Hyundai Tucson?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 Hyundai Tucson reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).