Hyundai Tucson common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Hyundai Tucson at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 121,833 UK MOT tests of the Hyundai Tucson in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is other components (slight seepage from a component): recorded on 8.5% of tests of 2007–2009 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 43× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (31×); parking brake performance (inoperative on one side) (8.8×); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements) (6×). The most common reasons a Hyundai Tucson fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Hyundai Tucson
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Hyundai Tucson than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other components: has slight seepage from a component | Advisory | 2007–2009 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 8.5% | 0.2% | 43× | 376 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.1% | 0.1% | 31× | 1,200 |
| Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 3.5% | 0.4% | 8.8× | 1,104 |
| Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 4.2% | 0.7% | 6× | 1,104 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2019–2021 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.8× | 11,565 |
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 9.1% | 3.5% | 2.6× | 5,948 |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2004–2006 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 15% | 4.4% | 3.3× | 689 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.1× | 19,932 |
Hyundai Tucson by mileage (2017–2019 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 8,605 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (5.7%, 2.4×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 36,439 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (4.6%, 2×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 22,424 | Brake pads: wearing thin (18%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (4.7%, 2×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6,669 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (5.1%, 2×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 1,536 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (5%, 1.9×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 374 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Brake pads: wearing thin (18%, 1.9×) |
Hyundai Tucson by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 354 | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.6×) |
| 2005 | 1,337 | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.3×) |
| 2006 | 1,519 | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.1×) |
| 2007 | 1,191 | Other components: has slight seepage from a component at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (21×) |
| 2008 | 715 | Other components: has slight seepage from a component at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (43×) |
| 2009 | 714 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (3.2×) |
| 2015 | 4,911 | Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (7.6×) |
| 2016 | 20,556 | Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (8.8×) |
| 2017 | 24,156 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (5.8×) |
| 2018 | 24,985 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.4×) |
| 2019 | 27,090 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.7×) |
| 2020 | 13,388 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.8×) |
| 2021 | 561 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (31×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Hyundai Tucson?
In 121,833 UK MOT tests of the Hyundai Tucson in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is other components (slight seepage from a component): recorded on 8.5% of tests of 2007–2009 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 43× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (31×); parking brake performance (inoperative on one side) (8.8×); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements) (6×). The most common reasons a Hyundai Tucson fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Why do Hyundai Tucsons fail the MOT?
Across 121,833 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Hyundai Tucson were wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (4.2% of tests); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (4.1% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (2.7% of tests).
At what mileage do Hyundai Tucson problems start?
The clearest Hyundai Tucson-specific issue, other components (slight seepage from a component), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2007–2009 cars (8.5% of tests vs 0.2% for all cars that age).
Where does this Hyundai Tucson data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 121,833 tests of the Hyundai Tucson. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.