2016 Hyundai Tucson · 66,563 MOT tests
2016 Hyundai Tucson reliability
2016 Hyundai Tucsons fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 Tucson years (66,563 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Tucsons: 17.5%)
- 17.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Tucsons: 17.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 56,387
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 66,563
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 7.2% of tests fail here (70% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Hyundai Tucson
Fail rate by area
- Brakes7.2%
- Tyres4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Suspension1.5%
- Steering1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.59%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.08%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 0.84%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 0.81%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.78%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.96%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.93%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
2016 Hyundai Tucsons fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 Tucson years (66,563 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Hyundai Tucson MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.17% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Hyundai Tucson have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Hyundai Tucson shows 56,387 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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