2020 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 4,300 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.5% in the 60-90k group versus 9.3% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

4,300

MOT tests analysed

10.9%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.3%	228
2	Visibility	4.0%	172
3	Brakes	2.7%	116
4	Lighting & signalling	1.7%	72
5	Suspension	1.1%	45
6	Steering	0.6%	27

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	264
2	Wipers	157
3	Brake pads	87
4	Headlamp aim	78
5	Pins and bushes	69
6	Washers	33

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	20.5%	882
2	Brakes	15.1%	651
3	Other defects	8.3%	356
4	Suspension	3.8%	165
5	Visibility	3.5%	149
6	Steering	1.5%	65

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,400	9.3%
30-60k	1,771	12.8%
60-90k	127	16.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	53	7.5%
2023	1,404	8.5%
2024	1,407	12.3%
2025	1,436	12.1%

What to check before buying a 2020 Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd

Before buying a 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Visibility (4.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Brakes (2.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wds pass their MOT?

89.1% of the 4,300 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd?

Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (4.0%).

Does the 2020 Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 16.5% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 4,300 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.