Hyundai Tucson N Line T Gdi HEV Auto (2021)

353 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai Tucson N Line T Gdi HEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 353 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson N Line T Gdi HEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Hyundai Tucson hybrid is a strong performer, with a 91.8% first-time pass rate that sits well clear of the UK average of 80%, and only 3.4% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect—a genuinely low figure that suggests solid engineering. The low failure rate of 0.21 per vehicle indicates these cars are robust, with most issues manageable advisories rather than serious faults.

At 30,400 miles median, these vehicles are running typical mileage for their age and haven't yet faced the wear-and-tear issues that plague older models. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and budget for routine hybrid maintenance, but this cohort suggests you're buying into a genuinely dependable car that will get through its MOT with minimal fuss.

Generally reliable 11.8% above UK average
91.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
30,403
typical mileage
22,426–38,662 middle half
3.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.21
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Hyundai Tucson N Line T Gdi HEV Auto

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) 351 91.8% 0.21
Other (1%) 2 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai Tucson N Line T Gdi HEV Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,426
low mileage
30,403
typical
38,662
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai Tucson N Line T Gdi HEV Auto vehicles fall between 22,426 and 38,662 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.21
Avg failures per vehicle
1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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