Hyundai Tuscon MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Hyundai Tuscon. Check any Tuscon by registration number below.

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95.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.4%

vs Hyundai Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Hyundai Tuscon — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai Tuscon has an average MOT pass rate of 95.1%, which is 7.4 percentage points above the Hyundai brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tuscon is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Hyundai Tuscon, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Hyundai Tuscon performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 194 vehicles

98.5%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

2019

Based on 149 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

2018

Based on 125 vehicles

92.8%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

2017

Based on 191 vehicles

97.4%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

2016

Based on 156 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

2015

Based on 143 vehicles

97.2%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2010

Based on 63 vehicles

93.7%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

2009

Based on 168 vehicles

96.4%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

2008

Based on 226 vehicles

96.0%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Mileage at 10yr

130k mi

2007

Based on 323 vehicles

92.3%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

Mileage at 10yr

130k mi

2006

Based on 251 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

2005

Based on 167 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2004

Based on 81 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Other Hyundai Models

Compare MOT reliability across Hyundai models.

Hyundai Terracan

67.7% pass rate

Hyundai Kona Os

95.5% pass rate

Hyundai Ix20

95.8% pass rate

Hyundai Ix 20 Jc

93.0% pass rate

Hyundai Amica

73.4% pass rate

Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi Mhev

94.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Hyundai Tuscon

Hyundai Tuscon — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai Tuscon MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Tuscon?

The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Tuscon is 95.1% compared to the Hyundai average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Hyundai Tuscon?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Hyundai Tuscon reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 95.1%, the Hyundai Tuscon is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Hyundai Tuscon?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Hyundai Tuscon?

Typical mileage for the Hyundai Tuscon: 76,883 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tuscon to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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