Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect Tgdi MHEV SA?

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 Tgdi MHEV SA?

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 Tgdi MHEV SA?

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 Tgdi MHEV SA reliable?

Based on MOT data from 218 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect Tgdi MHEV SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.5%, 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 Tgdi MHEV SA?

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 Tgdi MHEV SA (2022)

218 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect Tgdi MHEV SA

CarHunch analysed 218 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect Tgdi MHEV SA. 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 hybrid has a strong first-time MOT pass rate of 91.9%, significantly ahead of the 80% UK average, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.3% of vehicles—making it a reliable choice for buyers concerned about roadworthiness. The hybrid powertrain shows consistent results with a 91.8% pass rate across the 215 hybrid examples tested.

At around 26,500 miles on average, these vehicles are still very fresh, so the low failure rate of 0.12 per car reflects typical early-life reliability rather than long-term durability. The 0.7 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear items are cropping up, but if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on hybrid-specific components like the battery management system, which won't show obvious problems during standard MOT testing.

We have limited data for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect Tgdi MHEV SA — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 18k–33k

For context

These stats describe 218 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 218 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.3% 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
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%)	215	94.4%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,826 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect Tgdi MHEV SA vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 29.5%

539

Black 16.3%

298

Blue 16.2%

296

Red 14.9%

272

Silver 11.3%

207

White 9.7%

178

Bronze 2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect Tgdi MHEV SA 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.

24,072

typical

17,740

low mileage

33,413

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect Tgdi MHEV SA vehicles fall between 17,740 and 33,413 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,740 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.

✓ 17,740–33,413 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect Tgdi MHEV SAs sit.

⚠ Over 45,107 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

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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