Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi?

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 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi?

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 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi?

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 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,690 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94%, 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 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi?

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 (2022)

1,690 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94% 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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 18k–32k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,690 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 1,690 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.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,627 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31%

1,747

Blue 18.1%

1,018

Black 14.9%

836

Red 13%

731

White 12.7%

714

Silver 7.9%

444

Bronze 2.4%

137

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi 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.

24,515

typical

17,843

low mileage

32,223

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,843 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.

✓ 17,843–32,223 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdis sit.

⚠ Over 43,501 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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