2019 Hyundai Tucson — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 120,970 MOT tests, the 2019 Hyundai Tucson recorded an 89.9% pass rate. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (9.4% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.6%) and tyres (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 5,364 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 14.6% versus 7.5%.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 9.8% of the time against 10.1% for petrol.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.6% | 5,590 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.0% | 4,847 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.7% | 4,457 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 2,385 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 708 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 584 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 5,364 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 3,489 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 3,343 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 2,193 |
| 5 | Washers | 1,192 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 629 |
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 | 25.3% | 30,554 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.6% | 18,833 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.2% | 11,154 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 3,524 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 2,304 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.1% | 1,286 |
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 | 54,954 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 57,005 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 8,158 | 15.3% |
| 90-120k | 710 | 17.8% |
| 120-150k | 102 | 13.7% |
| 150k+ | 41 | 14.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 109,200 | 10.1% |
| Diesel | 11,757 | 9.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,349 | 5.3% |
| 2022 | 30,176 | 8.5% |
| 2023 | 29,878 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | 29,600 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 29,967 | 11.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tucson
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.6% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.6% 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.
- Brakes (3.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2019 Hyundai Tucsons pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 120,970 2019 Hyundai Tucson MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
Visibility, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by tyres (4.0%).
Does the 2019 Tucson get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 14.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 120,970 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.