2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Hyundai Tucson MOT pass rate and common faults

26,528 MOT tests in 2024. 85.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time85.0%
Failed or needed repairs15.0%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 26,528 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    1,100 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    930 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  9. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.9%
  2. Tyres5.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  4. Lights & electrics2.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Steering0.6%
  7. Suspension0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  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 weakened5.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Hyundai Tucson?

In 2024, 85.0% of 2019 Hyundai Tucson cars passed their MOT first time, across 26,528 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Hyundai Tucson?

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

Is the 2019 Hyundai Tucson reliable at MOT time?

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