2020 Hyundai Tucson N Lne 48V Mhev Crdi 2Wd — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,158 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Lne 48V Mhev Crdi 2Wd, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 88.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.9% in the 60-90k group versus 7.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 139 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.9% | 123 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 98 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.9% | 60 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 48 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 47 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 144 |
| 2 | Wipers | 129 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 80 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 74 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 47 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 42 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.4% | 676 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.9% | 503 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.4% | 264 |
| 4 | Steering | 5.9% | 187 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.1% | 160 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.7% | 116 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,324 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,656 | 14.0% |
| 60-90k | 160 | 16.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 993 | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 1,087 | 13.8% |
| 2025 | 1,060 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Tucson N Lne 48V Mhev Crdi 2Wd
Before buying a 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Lne 48V Mhev Crdi 2Wd, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.4% 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 (3.9% 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 (3.1% 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 Lne 48V Mhev Crdi 2Wds pass their MOT?
88.4% of the 3,158 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Lne 48V Mhev Crdi 2Wd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Lne 48V Mhev Crdi 2Wd?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by visibility (3.9%).
Does the 2020 Tucson N Lne 48V Mhev Crdi 2Wd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 16.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,158 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.