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Hyundai TUCSON - 2022

49.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai TUCSON, model year 2022. Sample size: 20,491 cars, 25,416 tests and 12,605 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 20,491 cars

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson has a lower overall defect rate of 50 defects per 100 vehicles, significantly better than the yearly average of 70 defects per 100, marking a 29% improvement. Notably, the Tucson excels in categories such as Brakes, Lights & Electrics, and Body/Structure, exhibiting substantially fewer defects compared to the average car of the same year. However, it faces challenges in Steering and Visibility, where defect rates are higher than average. The model also shows a trend of increasing defects with higher mileage, particularly beyond 124,000 miles, indicating potential durability concerns as the vehicle ages. Overall, the Tucson stands out for its reliability in key areas, despite some specific weaknesses.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 20,491 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 58.0% better
13.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 100.0% worse
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 40.8% worse
17.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 65.1% better
3.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 26.5% better
60.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 68.8% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 23.1% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 4.8% better
2.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 260 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5,297
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 914
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 681
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 579
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 570
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 515
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 511
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 434
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 365
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 294

Serious faults (Top 10)

Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 579
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 434
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 271
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 195
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 149
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 122
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 113
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
A seat belt:
FAIL
Occurrences: 32