Hyundai Terracan Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai Terracan car check
Is the Hyundai Terracan reliable? We analysed 79,454 real MOT tests across 4,492 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai Terracan is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Terracan.
Hyundai Terracan Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai Terracan. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai Terracan MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hyundai Terracan to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hyundai Terracan Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai Terracan fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai Terracan Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai Terracan owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai Terracan MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Terracan year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8,923 | 73.1% | 51,275 | 78,138 | 106,958 |
| 2006 | 12,354 | 73.0% | 52,078 | 78,966 | 107,869 |
| 2005 | 21,995 | 73.6% | 52,010 | 79,642 | 107,744 |
| 2004 | 24,715 | 72.3% | 53,174 | 79,709 | 107,899 |
| 2003 | 11,316 | 70.9% | 54,664 | 80,488 | 107,298 |
| 2002 | 77 | 75.3% | 65,383 | 87,273 | 110,875 |
How Long Does a Hyundai Terracan Last?
Based on 4,492 Hyundai Terracan vehicles on UK roads.
Hyundai Terracan Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Terracan MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Terracan
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.3% MOT pass rate from 77 tests
70.9% MOT pass rate from 11,316 tests
The best year to buy a used Hyundai Terracan is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.3% across 77 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Hyundai Terracan Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Terracan THIS CAR | 72.7% | 79,454 | 79,593 mi | 23 yrs |
| Hyundai I10 | 80.4% | 2,829,935 | 35,978 mi | 18 yrs |
| Hyundai I20 | 80.2% | 1,488,641 | 45,118 mi | 17 yrs |
| Hyundai I30 | 76.5% | 1,479,391 | 57,858 mi | 19 yrs |
| Peugeot Unknown | 87.2% | 30,734 | 17,733 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Terracan trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai Terracan has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.7% across 79,454 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Hyundai Terracan are brake pipe excessively corroded (3,285 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1,550), and position lamp(s) not working (1,501). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Hyundai Terracan owner drives around 6,191 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Hyundai Terracan models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.