HYUNDAI TUCSON Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 3,860 MOT tests from 785 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every HYUNDAI TUCSON has the same fault.

HYUNDAI TUCSON's have a very good reliability rating of 723/999. The score was calculated from the average of every HYUNDAI TUCSON that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	786/999Very good	70,097 miles	547 vehicles
N/A	N/A	765/999Very good	93,578 miles	3,003 vehicles
N/A	N/A	746/999Very good	70,616 miles	5,402 vehicles
N/A	N/A	742/999Very good	87,897 miles	3,610 vehicles
N/A	N/A	724/999Very good	73,995 miles	2,573 vehicles
N/A	N/A	723/999Very good	72,821 miles	10,304 vehicles
N/A	N/A	711/999Very good	73,303 miles	11,012 vehicles
N/A	N/A	668/999Good	86,512 miles	810 vehicles
N/A	N/A	644/999Good	74,990 miles	1,257 vehicles

How reliable is the HYUNDAI TUCSON?

Based on 3,860 MOT tests from 785 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

785

MOT tests

3,860

Pass rate

84.7%

Median mileage

57,531 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every HYUNDAI TUCSON has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 869 out of 999.

Common HYUNDAI TUCSON MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 1,107 advisory comments and 90 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 275 advisory comments and 91 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 118 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Parking brake faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 64 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.

What to inspect

Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.

Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT INDICATING INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT (1.1.6 (C))

Windscreen damage

VehicleScore MOT data includes 56 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.

What to inspect

Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSCREEN EFFECTIVELY (3.4 (B) (II))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 48 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Exhaust

VehicleScore MOT data includes 12 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record exhaust leaks, insecurity, or other exhaust defects found at inspection.

What to inspect

Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.

Example MOT wording: EXHAUST CARBON MONOXIDE CONTENT AFTER 2ND FAST IDLE EXCEEDS MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFIED LIMITS (8.2.1.2 (A))

HYUNDAI TUCSON MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2026	23	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2025	45	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2024	30	1	100%	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2023	101	113	89.4%	Tyre wear, Windscreen damage
2022	89	186	89.2%	Tyre wear, Registration plate condition
2021	57	182	90.1%	Tyre wear, Windscreen damage
2020	29	123	88.6%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2019	100	594	84.2%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2018	86	597	86.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2017	94	776	85.4%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2016	87	781	84.6%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2015	29	301	81.7%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2006	5	90	75.6%	Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues

What to check when buying a used HYUNDAI TUCSON

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Exhaust. Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.

Buying a HYUNDAI TUCSON?

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Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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