Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,248 vehicles, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi (2021)

2,248 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi

CarHunch analysed 2,248 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T-GDI is a strong performer, passing its MOT first time in 92.8% of cases — well above the UK average of 80%. Only 5.7% of these vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests buyers can approach this model with genuine confidence.

At just under 28,000 miles median mileage, these are relatively lightly used examples, yet they're averaging only 0.21 failures per vehicle, indicating the Tucson ages gracefully even with modest use. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check the advisory pattern — 1.4 advisories per vehicle is typical — and prioritise examples that have breezed through without any dangerous defect flags.

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.21

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 21k–36k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 2,248 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 2,248 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	2,206	93.2%	0.21

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,906 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 33.2%

2,622

Blue 20.1%

1,591

Black 14.7%

1,162

Red 12.6%

999

White 11.8%

935

Silver 6.3%

500

Bronze 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

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

27,708

typical

21,020

low mileage

35,921

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdi vehicles fall between 21,020 and 35,921 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,020 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 21,020–35,921 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T Gdis sit.

⚠ Over 48,493 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.21

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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