Hyundai Tucson SE Blue Drive 2wd Gdi (2017)
2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Blue Drive 2wd Gdi
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Blue Drive 2wd Gdi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Blue Drive has a first-time pass rate of 82.6%, which sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and crucially, none of the 134 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely strong safety record. The petrol variant achieves an exceptional 98.9% pass rate, suggesting these engines are holding up remarkably well.
At a median mileage of just under 38,000 miles for a seven-year-old car, these Tucsons are running light, and they're backing that up with almost no failures (0.04 per vehicle) and zero advisories on average. If you're looking at one, a pre-purchase inspection is still sensible, but the numbers suggest you're buying into a mechanically sound generation—focus your attention on service history and general wear rather than bracing for engine or gearbox trouble.
What to check before buying a 2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Blue Drive 2wd Gdi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (83%) | 111 | 98.9% | 0.05 |
| Petrol (17%) | 23 | 4.4% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Blue Drive 2wd Gdi 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 2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Blue Drive 2wd Gdi vehicles fall between 29,838 and 48,321 miles.
2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Blue Drive 2wd Gdi — Still on the Road
56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% 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
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