Hyundai TUCSON - 2020
105.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai TUCSON, model year 2020.
Sample size: 14,030 cars, 29,218 tests and 30,938 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 14,030 cars
The 2020 Hyundai Tucson has a higher overall defect rate of 106 per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 90 per 100, indicating a 18% increase in issues. This model shows significant mileage-related trends, with defects rising notably in higher mileage categories, particularly in the 62,000-93,000 miles range. While it performs better than average in categories such as Lights & Electrics and Body/Structure, it falls short in Brakes and Steering, with the latter showing a particularly concerning defect rate of 10.5%, markedly higher than the average of 1.4%. Overall, the Tucson's performance suggests areas for improvement, particularly in braking and steering systems.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 14,030 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 19.5% worse
60.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 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
▼ 600.0% worse
10.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▼ 18.4% worse
16.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 45.5% better
6.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 15.8% worse
112.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 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
▲ 37.5% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 46.7% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 32.4% better
2.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests
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: 7,219
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,915
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,618
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,205
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,876
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,165
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,084
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 815
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 768
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 594
Serious faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 815
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 768
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 594
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 413
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 300
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 261
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 223
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 203
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 90
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
FAIL
Occurrences: 74