2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Hyundai Tucson MOT pass rate and common faults

21,257 MOT tests in 2024. 87.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.7%
Failed or needed repairs12.3%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,257 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    402 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    156 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    97 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  2. Tyres3.6%
  3. Lights & electrics1.5%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%

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 2021 Hyundai Tucson?

In 2024, 87.7% of 2021 Hyundai Tucson cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,257 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Hyundai Tucson?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 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).