Hyundai Tucson: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 5.7% of Hyundai Tucson MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2009 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,422 | 10.9% |
| 2005 | 9,112 | 11.4% |
| 2006 | 10,429 | 13.2% |
| 2007 | 7,969 | 12.2% |
| 2008 | 4,537 | 10.9% |
| 2009 | 4,636 | 12.3% |
| 2010 | 1,830 | 10.7% |
| 2016 | 117,262 | 6.4% |
Methodology & source. 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.