Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI?

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 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI?

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 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI?

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 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles, the 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.1%, 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 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI?

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 S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI (2017)

204 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.1% first-time pass rate

2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI

CarHunch analysed 204 real MOT records for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 204 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

59k

Middle half: 43k–73k

For context

These stats describe 204 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 204 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 562 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 24%

135

Black 18%

101

White 17.8%

100

Blue 16.9%

Red 9.1%

Beige 8.4%

Silver 5.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI 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.

58,788

typical

42,950

low mileage

73,214

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI vehicles fall between 42,950 and 73,214 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 42,950 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.

✓ 42,950–73,214 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDIs sit.

⚠ Over 98,838 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDI — Still on the Road

Most 2017 Hyundai Tucson S Blue Drive 2wd CRDIs are still being driven.

66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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