Hyundai Tucson SE Nav B Dr 2wd CRDI SA (2017)
2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Nav B Dr 2wd CRDI SA
CarHunch analysed 230 real MOT records for the 2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Nav B Dr 2wd CRDI SA. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 Hyundai Tucson diesel is struggling: only 60.4% pass first time versus the UK average of 80%, which puts it in the weaker half of vehicles this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are non-existent in this cohort, so safety isn't the issue—it's chronic smaller problems that owners keep fixing.
With a median mileage of just 58,234 miles for a seven-year-old car, these aren't high-mileage examples being thrashed, yet they're still failing regularly. The near-zero advisories but non-negligible failures suggest recurring faults that need actual repairs rather than maintenance warnings. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the seller about any recurrent issues with electrics, brakes, or emissions systems on their service history.
What to check before buying a 2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Nav B Dr 2wd CRDI SA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 229 | 60.3% | 0.12 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Nav B Dr 2wd CRDI SA 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 Nav B Dr 2wd CRDI SA vehicles fall between 45,814 and 72,317 miles.
2017 Hyundai Tucson SE Nav B Dr 2wd CRDI SA — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 91 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.
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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