Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi PHEV 4x4a?

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 Tgdi PHEV 4x4a?

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 Tgdi PHEV 4x4a?

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 Tgdi PHEV 4x4a reliable?

Based on MOT data from 609 vehicles, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi PHEV 4x4a has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.3%, 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 Tgdi PHEV 4x4a?

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 Tgdi PHEV 4x4a (2021)

609 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi PHEV 4x4a

CarHunch analysed 609 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi PHEV 4x4a. 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 TGDI PHEV 4x4A is significantly more reliable than average, with a 92.5% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80% by a clear margin. Only 5.2% of these vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is comfortably low and shouldn't be a buyer concern.

At 29,319 miles median, these Tucsons are running light for their age, suggesting owners are either doing short commutes or haven't owned them long—either way, they haven't been worked hard. The average vehicle has racked up just 0.21 failures and 1.0 advisory per test, meaning most issues spotted are minor wear items rather than structural problems; when shopping for one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on brake fluid condition and suspension bushes, which typically show up as advisories on hybrids at this mileage.

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi PHEV 4x4a passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.21

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 22k–38k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 609 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 609 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.3% 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%)	608	93.3%	0.21

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,419 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi PHEV 4x4a vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 32.5%

2,409

Blue 18.7%

1,391

Black 16.5%

1,222

White 11.5%

851

Red 9.6%

709

Silver 7.9%

583

Green 1.6%

121

Bronze 1.2%

Orange 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi PHEV 4x4a 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.

29,319

typical

22,421

low mileage

38,331

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi PHEV 4x4a vehicles fall between 22,421 and 38,331 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,421 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.

✓ 22,421–38,331 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi PHEV 4x4as sit.

⚠ Over 51,746 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

0.21

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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