2008 Hyundai Tucson · 2,201 MOT tests
2008 Hyundai Tucson reliability
2008 Hyundai Tucsons fail 42.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 Tucson years (2,201 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Tucsons: 17.5%)
- 42.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Tucsons: 17.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 102,083
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,201
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 14.3% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Hyundai Tucson
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.8%
- Lights and electrics18.1%
- Brakes14.3%
- Tyres6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.1%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.41%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 3.32%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.23%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.95%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.08%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.27%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.54%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.27%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
2008 Hyundai Tucsons fail 42.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 Tucson years (2,201 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Hyundai Tucson MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.04% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.41% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Hyundai Tucson have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Hyundai Tucson shows 102,083 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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