Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI (2016)
2016 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI
CarHunch analysed 194 real MOT records for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Hyundai Tucson is significantly less reliable than the UK average: just 46% pass their MOT first time, compared to 80% nationally. The good news is that dangerous defects are non-existent in this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't a concern—the issues are mainly minor wear items.
At 63,689 miles median, these cars have average mileage for their age, yet they're still accumulating modest failure counts (0.18 per vehicle). Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific components that typically fail on this model, as the first-time pass rate suggests recurring problem areas rather than random wear.
What to check before buying a 2016 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI 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.
Half of all 2016 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI vehicles fall between 48,571 and 72,888 miles.
2016 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 81 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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