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

Based on MOT data from 4,238 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, 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 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect 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 SE Connect T Gdi (2022)

4,238 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi

CarHunch analysed 4,238 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect 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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This 2022 Tucson is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 91.5% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare, appearing in just 3.6% of vehicles tested. The petrol engine variant shows no weak spots, maintaining that same strong pass rate across the cohort.

At 23,557 miles median, these Tucsons are running low for their age, which partly explains why failures average just 0.14 per vehicle. The 0.7 advisories per car suggest minor wear items are beginning to appear, but nothing systemic—if you're buying one, a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection will confirm whether the next owner has genuinely cared for it.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 17k–32k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 4,238 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 4,238 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.6% 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 (100%)	4,230	93.1%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 11,927 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 30.2%

3,596

Blue 18.3%

2,177

Black 14.6%

1,736

White 13.6%

1,623

Red 13.3%

1,588

Silver 8.3%

989

Bronze 1.8%

218

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect 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.

23,557

typical

16,711

low mileage

32,002

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi vehicles fall between 16,711 and 32,002 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,711 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.

✓ 16,711–32,002 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdis sit.

⚠ Over 43,202 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

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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