Hyundai Tucson: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 4.1% of Hyundai Tucson MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2007 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9,112 | 5.2% |
| 2006 | 10,429 | 4.8% |
| 2007 | 7,969 | 5.2% |
| 2008 | 4,537 | 4.9% |
| 2009 | 4,636 | 4.3% |
| 2010 | 1,830 | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 117,262 | 4.0% |
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.