Hyundai TUCSON - 2017
125.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai TUCSON, model year 2017.
Sample size: 25,071 cars, 52,930 tests and 66,339 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: 25,071 cars
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has an overall defect rate of 125 per 100 vehicles, which is 6% lower than the average for its year at 134 per 100. While mileage-related trends show an increase in defects with higher mileage, the Tucson performs particularly well in categories like Steering, Lights & Electrics, and Body/Structure, with significantly lower defect rates compared to the average. However, it stands out negatively in the Brakes category, exhibiting a higher defect rate than the average. Overall, this model demonstrates reliability in key areas but requires attention concerning its braking system.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 25,071 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 32.4% worse
96.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 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
▲ 71.4% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 13.1% better
12.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 56.9% better
8.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 16.4% better
119.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 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
▲ 65.7% better
2.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 33.3% better
1.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 13.3% better
7.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 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: 14,340
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9,861
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8,607
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,886
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,311
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,751
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 2,101
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,666
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 937
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 782
Serious faults (Top 10)
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 2,101
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,666
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 732
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 619
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 564
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
FAIL
Occurrences: 553
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 537
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: 520
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 512
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 490