2021 Hyundai Tucson · 7,765 MOT tests
2021 Hyundai Tucson reliability
2021 Hyundai Tucsons fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 13 Tucson years (7,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Tucsons: 17.5%)
- 11.6%
- 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 3
- 25,853
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,765
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.2% of tests fail here (116% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Hyundai Tucson
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Tyres3.3%
- Brakes1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Suspension0.3%
- Steering0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.7%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.53%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.39%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.33%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.36%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.39%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.09%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
2021 Hyundai Tucsons fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 13 Tucson years (7,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Hyundai Tucson MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.01% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.79% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Hyundai Tucson have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Hyundai Tucson shows 25,853 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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