Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto (2021)
2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto
CarHunch analysed 3,650 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-GDI HEV Auto is a reliable performer, passing its first MOT 93% of the time versus the UK average of 80%—a genuinely strong result that puts this hybrid ahead of the field. Only 2.8% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concern territory for a buyer.
At just over 27,000 miles median for a three-year-old model, these cars are running within normal expectations, and the low failure rate of 0.17 per vehicle tells you the hybrid drivetrain is behaving itself. When failures do occur they tend to be minor; focus your pre-purchase inspection on fluid levels and brake condition given the 0.9 advisories per car average, but this is otherwise a straightforward buy.
What to check before buying a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%) | 3,646 | 93% | 0.17 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto 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 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto vehicles fall between 20,179 and 35,498 miles.
MOT History Averages
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