Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A?

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 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A?

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 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A?

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 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,115 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.8%, 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 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A?

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 SE Connect T Gdi HEV A (2022)

1,115 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A

CarHunch analysed 1,115 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect hybrid is performing significantly better than the UK average, with a 91.6% first-time pass rate compared to the national 80%—this is a genuinely strong result for a vehicle this young. The dangerous defect rate of 4.2% is comfortably low, and with only 0.13 failures per vehicle on average, this cohort shows excellent early reliability.

At 29,495 miles on average, these vehicles are running high mileage for their age, yet they're still delivering minimal issues—advisories average just 0.5 per car, suggesting the hybrid powertrain and build quality are holding up well to genuine use. Before buying, run an independent inspection on any example you're considering, but overall this generation is proving itself to be a solid, reliable choice that rewards real-world ownership.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 19k–34k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,115 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 1,115 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.2% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,771 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 27.6%

1,039

Blue 17.5%

659

Black 16.3%

615

White 15.5%

585

Red 12.2%

460

Silver 9.1%

344

Bronze 1.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A 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.

26,277

typical

19,113

low mileage

34,312

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV A vehicles fall between 19,113 and 34,312 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,113 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.

✓ 19,113–34,312 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi HEV As sit.

⚠ Over 46,321 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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