Hyundai TUCSON - 2016
135.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai TUCSON, model year 2016.
Sample size: 21,332 cars, 45,569 tests and 61,694 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 21,332 cars
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has an overall defect rate of 135 per 100 vehicles, which is 10% lower than the average for vehicles of the same year. While the Tucson shows higher defect rates in the brakes category, with 95 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 77, it performs significantly better in areas such as lights and electrics, with only 11 defects per 100 compared to the average of 24. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase with higher mileage, though the Tucson generally remains competitive within its class. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability in lights and body structure while facing challenges in brake performance.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 21,332 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 21.5% worse
95.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 24.7% better
6.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 14.0% better
12.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 58.3% better
10.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 18.4% better
130.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 44.0% better
5.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 18.2% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 27.4% better
8.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12,888
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7,859
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7,606
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,669
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,272
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,142
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,543
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,231
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,023
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 874
Serious faults (Top 10)
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,543
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,231
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 723
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 656
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 572
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 567
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 501
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 483
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 453
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 432