2020 Hyundai Tucson · 24,013 MOT tests
2020 Hyundai Tucson reliability
2020 Hyundai Tucsons fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 13 Tucson years (24,013 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Tucsons: 17.5%)
- 14.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Tucsons: 17.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 28,720
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,013
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 1% of tests fail here (592% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Hyundai Tucson
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Tyres4%
- Brakes3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Suspension1.1%
- Steering1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.14%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.15%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.62%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 0.61%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.54%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.54%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.29%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.87%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
2020 Hyundai Tucsons fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 13 Tucson years (24,013 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Hyundai Tucson MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.14% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.54% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Hyundai Tucson have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Hyundai Tucson shows 28,720 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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