Hyundai Tucson

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 14 model years from 197,514 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

197,514

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (90%)

Years Covered

About the Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson was MOT tested 197,514 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 14 model years (2004 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 42,920 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 23 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Hyundai Tucsons pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 18 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 110,443 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 25,700 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Tucson is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Hyundai models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1591cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Hyundai Tucson?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Hyundai brand average-4% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread23 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Hyundai Tucson by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	90%	3,362	25,700 mi
2020	90%	15,605	30,090 mi
2019	90%	42,920	38,078 mi
2018	89%	41,520	47,338 mi
2017	86%	40,959	58,610 mi
2016	86%	34,891	67,444 mi
2015	83%	8,666	73,881 mi
2010	78%	531	97,745 mi
2009	71%	1,185	102,817 mi
2008	71%	1,139	105,759 mi
2007	70%	1,891	112,327 mi
2006	67%	2,303	113,154 mi
2005	67%	2,062	110,222 mi
2004	67%	480	110,443 mi

Questions about the Hyundai Tucson

Is the Hyundai Tucson reliable?

Across its 14 model years in our data (2004 to 2021), the Hyundai Tucson averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 197,514 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 90%.

Which year Hyundai Tucson has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Hyundai Tucson has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 67%, a 23 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.