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Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi reliable? We analysed 10,380 real MOT tests across 5,537 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 10,380 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.9%
Typical Mileage
27,747mi
Annual Mileage
7,393mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi.

Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.8%
2023
89.3%
2022
90.6%
2021

Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153

Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,082 mi/yr
Typical
7,393 mi/yr
Average
8,203 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,304 mi/yr

Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 584 86.8% 17,262 24,588 33,001
2022 4,143 89.3% 19,832 26,860 35,718
2021 5,292 90.6% 21,073 28,391 37,465

How Long Does a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi Last?

Based on 5,537 Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
27,747 mi
75th Percentile
36,920 mi
95th Percentile
55,052 mi
Max Recorded
183,343 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

90.6% MOT pass rate from 5,292 tests

Year to avoid
2023

86.8% MOT pass rate from 584 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 5,292 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi THIS CAR 89.9% 10,380 27,747 mi — 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
Honda Cbr 500 Ra-d 88.2% 3,481 13,024 mi 13 yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi?

The Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.9% across 10,380 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi owner drives around 7,393 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.

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.

Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi reliable?
Based on 10,380 MOT tests, the Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi has a 89.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi do per year?
The typical Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi does around 7,393 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi is 2021 with a 90.6% pass rate across 5,292 tests.