Hyundai Tucson MOT Results

Registered in 2006
51.6% pass rate
from 2,361 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Tucson is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.8% fail on Sub-frames (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Sub-frame (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (48% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Mounting
      • 0.085% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.85% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.085% fail on Suspension rod (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.042% fail on Axles
      • 0.042% fail on Axle
  • 17% fail on Brakes (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.64% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking brake performance (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.042% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.042% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.042% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Hand lever (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Pedal
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Anti-lock braking system (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.042% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.042% fail on Valves
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.085% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.085% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (31 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.80% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.25% fail on Trailer electrical socket (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Horn
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.042% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.042% fail on Switch
  • 8.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Requirements (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.085% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.042% fail on Joints
        • 0.042% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame condition (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.38% fail on Chassis
      • 0.38% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.085% fail on Tank
      • 0.085% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Pipe
      • 0.042% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Towbar (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.042% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.042% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.085% fail on Body
      • 0.042% fail on Body condition
      • 0.042% fail on Other body component
    • 0.042% fail on Cabs
      • 0.042% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.085% fail on View to rear
      • 0.085% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.042% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition (24% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.085% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.042% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.042% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.085% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Rams (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.085% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Steering box
    • 0.042% fail on Steering play
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.64% fail on Attachment
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
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