2006 Hyundai Tucson · 4,800 MOT tests
2006 Hyundai Tucson reliability
2006 Hyundai Tucsons fail 50% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 Tucson years (4,800 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Tucsons: 17.5%)
- 50%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Tucsons: 17.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 108,319
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,800
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 8.2% of tests fail here (217% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Hyundai Tucson
Fail rate by area
- Suspension26.4%
- Lights and electrics21.5%
- Brakes17.8%
- Seat belts and airbags8.2%
- Body, chassis and structure7.8%
- Tyres6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.12%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 4.42%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.35%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 4.17%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.04%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.4%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.42%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.38%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.69%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.08%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
2006 Hyundai Tucsons fail 50% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 Tucson years (4,800 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Hyundai Tucson MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.12% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (4.42% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Hyundai Tucson have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Hyundai Tucson shows 108,319 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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