Hyundai Tucson: brakes MOT failures
Of the 707,576 Hyundai Tucson MOT tests in this dataset, 5.1% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2006 and 2009 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,422 | 10.9% |
| 2005 | 9,116 | 11.4% |
| 2006 | 10,429 | 13.2% |
| 2007 | 7,969 | 12.2% |
| 2008 | 4,537 | 10.9% |
| 2009 | 4,638 | 12.3% |
| 2010 | 1,830 | 10.7% |
| 2015 | 28,780 | 9.5% |
| 2016 | 117,262 | 6.4% |
| 2017 | 135,988 | 6.0% |
| 2018 | 139,647 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 120,970 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 44,268 | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 46,790 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 30,618 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 1,809 | 0.2% |
Methodology & source. 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.