2021 Hyundai Tucson Connect T-Gdi Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,574 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Connect T-Gdi Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.3% in the 60-90k group versus 7.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.2% | 82 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.0% | 63 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 24 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 23 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 21 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 86 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 46 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 27 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 5 | Washers | 18 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 13 |
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 | 18.3% | 288 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.4% | 163 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.2% | 114 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 50 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.6% | 41 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 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 | 895 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 632 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 42 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,034 | 9.4% |
| Petrol | 540 | 9.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 783 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 772 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Tucson Connect T-Gdi Mhev
Before buying a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Connect T-Gdi Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (5.2% 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 (4.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 Mhevs pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 1,574 2021 Hyundai Tucson Connect T-Gdi Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Connect T-Gdi Mhev?
Visibility, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by tyres (4.0%).
Does the 2021 Tucson Connect T-Gdi Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,574 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.