2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,976 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.9% | 97 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.9% | 57 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 27 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 19 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 18 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 98 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 31 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 4 | Washers | 23 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 20 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 15 |
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 | 18.0% | 355 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.6% | 150 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.1% | 141 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 54 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 21 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.0% | 19 |
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 | 1,330 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 623 | 10.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 1,898 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi
Before buying a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.9% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.9% 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.
- Tyres (2.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdis pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 1,976 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi?
Visibility, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).
Does the 2022 Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 10.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,976 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.