Hyundai Tucson
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 197,514 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
197,514
Best Year
2019 (90%)
Years Covered
14
How reliable is the Hyundai Tucson?
Hyundai Tucson by Year
| 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 |
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About the Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson has been tested 197,514 times in 2024 MOT data across 14 model years (2004 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 42,920 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 23 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer HYUNDAI TUCSONs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 18 percentage points.
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.
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