2021 Hyundai Tucson Connect T-Gdi Hev A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,159 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Connect T-Gdi Hev A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and emissions & environmental. Its pass rate of 92.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.4% | 95 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 71 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 37 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 21 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.2% | 4 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 103 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 36 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 26 |
| 4 | Washers | 17 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.9% | 365 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.9% | 149 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.8% | 60 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 56 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 55 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,153 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 886 | 8.3% |
| 60-90k | 93 | 3.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,045 | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 1,088 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Tucson Connect T-Gdi Hev A
Before buying a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Connect T-Gdi Hev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (3.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Emissions & environmental (1.7% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Hyundai Tucson Connect T-Gdi Hev As pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 2,159 2021 Hyundai Tucson Connect T-Gdi Hev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Connect T-Gdi Hev A?
Visibility, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2021 Tucson Connect T-Gdi Hev A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 3.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,159 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.