Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi (2022)

1,690 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi

CarHunch analysed 1,690 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2022 Tucson is a solid performer, passing its MOT on the first attempt 92.3% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.8% of vehicles. You're looking at a reliability winner with no concerning safety red flags.

At a median mileage of 24,515 miles for a two-year-old car, these are genuinely light-use examples, which partly explains the strong pass rate. The average vehicle picks up only 0.13 failures and 0.7 advisories per test, suggesting routine maintenance is enough to keep one trouble-free—just stick to the service schedule and you shouldn't encounter surprises.

Generally reliable 12.3% above UK average
92.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
24,515
typical mileage
17,843–32,223 middle half
2.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.13
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi 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.

17,843
low mileage
24,515
typical
32,223
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi vehicles fall between 17,843 and 32,223 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.13
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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