2018 Hyundai Tucson · 83,960 MOT tests
2018 Hyundai Tucson reliability
2018 Hyundai Tucsons fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 Tucson years (83,960 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Tucsons: 17.5%)
- 14.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Tucsons: 17.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 37,170
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 83,960
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.4% of tests fail here (60% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Hyundai Tucson
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Tyres4.4%
- Brakes4.4%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Suspension0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.54%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.42%
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 2.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.84%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.56%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Parking brake lever excessive movement 0.53%
Too much lever travel means the handbrake needs adjusting or repair, and it may not hold the car properly.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.7%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.02%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.73%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
2018 Hyundai Tucsons fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 Tucson years (83,960 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Hyundai Tucson MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.54% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.42% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Hyundai Tucson have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Hyundai Tucson shows 37,170 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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