Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto?

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 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto?

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 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto?

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 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 3,650 vehicles, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto 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 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto?

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 Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto (2021)

3,650 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 20k–35k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 3,650 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 3,650 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.8% 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) (100%)	3,646	94.4%	0.17

Colour Breakdown

Based on 21,904 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 30.6%

6,711

Blue 19.1%

4,186

White 13.7%

3,006

Black 13%

2,849

Silver 9.6%

2,107

Red 8.8%

1,928

Green 2.6%

580

Bronze 1.7%

376

Orange 0.7%

161

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto 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.

27,044

typical

20,179

low mileage

35,498

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Auto vehicles fall between 20,179 and 35,498 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,179 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.

✓ 20,179–35,498 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi HEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 47,922 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

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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