Hyundai Tucson SE Nv48v MHEV Crdi2wdsa (2021)

469 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai Tucson SE Nv48v MHEV Crdi2wdsa

CarHunch analysed 469 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson SE Nv48v MHEV Crdi2wdsa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Tucson hybrid diesel is a strong performer, with a 90.1% first-time pass rate well above the UK average of 80%, and only 4.9% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect—nothing to worry a potential buyer. The hybrid powertrain appears reliable, with the electric diesel variant achieving a 89.7% pass rate.

These vehicles are running at reasonable mileage for their age (median 29,105 miles), suggesting they're not being hammered, and the low failure rate of 0.28 per car indicates the mechanical fundamentals are sound. The average of 1.6 advisories per vehicle is fairly typical, but if you're considering one, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid battery and diesel emissions components, as those are where costs can bite.

Generally reliable 10.1% above UK average
90.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
29,105
typical mileage
22,308–38,257 middle half
4.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.28
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Hyundai Tucson SE Nv48v MHEV Crdi2wdsa

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
Electric Diesel (95%) 446 89.7% 0.29
Other (4%) 18 100% 0
Diesel (1%) 4 91.7% 0.25
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai Tucson SE Nv48v MHEV Crdi2wdsa 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.

22,308
low mileage
29,105
typical
38,257
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai Tucson SE Nv48v MHEV Crdi2wdsa vehicles fall between 22,308 and 38,257 miles.

2021 Hyundai Tucson SE Nv48v MHEV Crdi2wdsa — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 455 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

43 455 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.28
Avg failures per vehicle
1.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Hyundai Tucson SE Nv48v MHEV Crdi2wdsa:

2020