Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi MHEV (2021)

299 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi MHEV

CarHunch analysed 299 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Tucson is a strong performer at first-time MOT, passing 93.2% of tests against the UK average of 80%—a significant 13-point advantage. The hybrid variant edges out the petrol version (94.9% vs 91.2% pass rate), and dangerous defects are rare at just 3%, so safety isn't a concern here.

At 27,838 miles median, these vehicles are running low mileage for their age, suggesting careful ownership and minimal wear. With only 0.2 failures per vehicle and 1.4 advisories on average, these Tucsons are proving reliable, but if you're buying one, check the service history to confirm the previous owner maintained it properly—that's likely the reason these particular examples are performing so well.

Generally reliable 13.2% above UK average
93.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
27,838
typical mileage
21,118–34,776 middle half
3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.2
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi MHEV

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
Petrol (51%) 151 91.2% 0.24
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (46%) 138 94.9% 0.17
Other (3%) 10 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi MHEV 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.

21,118
low mileage
27,838
typical
34,776
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi MHEV vehicles fall between 21,118 and 34,776 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.2
Avg failures per vehicle
1.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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