2022 Hyundai Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 537 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.9%).

Pass rate

537

MOT tests analysed

6.9%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

2.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Hyundai Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	4.8%	26
2	Tyres	2.4%	13
3	Lighting & signalling	1.5%	8
4	Emissions & environmental	1.3%	7
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.4%	2
6	Brakes	0.2%	1

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Hyundai Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	22
2	Washers	8
3	Malfunction indicator lamp	7
4	Headlamp aim	7
5	Tread depth	5
6	Rear fog lamp	2

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Hyundai Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	14.3%	77
2	Other defects	8.9%	48
3	Brakes	5.4%	29
4	Visibility	4.5%	24
5	Suspension	0.6%	3
6	Lighting & signalling	0.4%	2

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	354	5.7%
30-60k	165	9.1%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	63	3.2%
2025	474	7.4%

What to check before buying a 2022 Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A

Before buying a 2022 Hyundai Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.8% of tests for this year.

Visibility (4.8% 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 (2.4% 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 2022 Hyundai Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-As pass their MOT?

93.1% of the 537 2022 Hyundai Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A?

Visibility, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by tyres (2.4%).

Does the 2022 Tucson T-Gdi Mhev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 9.1% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 537 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.