2024 Hyundai Tucson — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 405 MOT tests, the 2024 Hyundai Tucson recorded a 96.5% pass rate. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 4.6% of the time, so this is 1.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.2%) and visibility (1.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are washers, wipers and headlamp aim — washers alone was recorded 5 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 2.9% in the 0-30k band and 9.1% in the 60-90k band, a 6.2-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 10.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 13 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 7 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 1 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 5 |
| 2 | Wipers | 3 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 1 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 1 |
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 | 10.4% | 42 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.5% | 10 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.3% | 1 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 242 | 2.9% |
| 30-60k | 128 | 3.1% |
| 60-90k | 33 | 9.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 370 | 3.8% |
What to check before buying a 2024 Tucson
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.2% 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 (1.7% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (0.3% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2024 Hyundai Tucsons pass their MOT?
96.5% of the 405 2024 Hyundai Tucson MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2024 Hyundai Tucson?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by visibility (1.7%).
Does the 2024 Tucson get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.9% in the 0-30k band to 9.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 405 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.