2022 Hyundai Tucson — MOT failures & pass rate
30,618 MOT tests on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson are in this dataset, and 92.9% of them passed. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.3%) and tyres (3.5%) 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 headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 1,332 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Tucson fails 6.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.5% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.6 points.
The hybrid cars hold up better: 6.4% fail against 8.3% for petrol, a 1.9-point gap across 30,616 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.9% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.3% | 1,317 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.5% | 1,057 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 348 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 205 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 188 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 79 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,332 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 408 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 318 |
| 4 | Washers | 287 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 188 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 137 |
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 | 16.6% | 5,096 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.2% | 2,215 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 1,088 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 1,042 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 116 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 105 |
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 | 20,041 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 9,698 | 9.2% |
| 60-90k | 749 | 9.2% |
| 90-120k | 105 | 9.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 19,165 | 6.4% |
| Petrol | 11,451 | 8.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 1,131 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 29,446 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Tucson
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.3% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.3% 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 (3.5% 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 (1.1% 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 Tucsons pass their MOT?
92.9% of the 30,618 2022 Hyundai Tucson MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
Visibility, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by tyres (3.5%).
Does the 2022 Tucson get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 9.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 30,618 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.