2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Hev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,947 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Hev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 95.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 173 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 168 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 60 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 16 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 15 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 168 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 62 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 46 |
| 4 | Washers | 31 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 17 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 16 |
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 | 14.0% | 832 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.9% | 351 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.3% | 195 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 56 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 21 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 9 |
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 | 4,192 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,664 | 6.5% |
| 60-90k | 82 | 7.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 215 | 4.2% |
| 2025 | 5,728 | 5.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Hev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Hev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.9% 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.
- Visibility (2.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% 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 Ultimate T-Gdi Hev Autos pass their MOT?
95.0% of the 5,947 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Hev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Hev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).
Does the 2022 Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Hev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 7.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,947 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.