Hyundai Tucson (2015)
2015 Hyundai Tucson
CarHunch analysed 5,226 real MOT records for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 Hyundai Tucson's 84.7% first-time pass rate beats the UK average by nearly 5 percentage points, suggesting solid overall reliability. However, 38.9% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly double the typical concern threshold—which is a significant red flag for structural or safety-critical issues that potential buyers should investigate thoroughly.
At 52,848 miles median for a nine-year-old car, these Tucsons are running below average wear, which partially explains the strong pass rate. The 1.51 average failures per test and 10.1 advisories indicate minor recurring maintenance needs rather than major problems, so factor in routine servicing costs—but absolutely request the full MOT history of any example you're considering, given the high dangerous defect prevalence.
The 2015 Hyundai Tucson has a decent first-time pass rate (84.7%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 5,226 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 5,226 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.
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Before you buy a 2015 Hyundai Tucson
Based on MOT data from 5,226 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (94%) | 4,928 | 84.7% | 1.51 |
| Petrol (6%) | 298 | 85.6% | 1.43 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 130,344 Hyundai Tucson vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Hyundai Tucson 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.
Half of all 2015 Hyundai Tucson vehicles fall between 41,776 and 65,600 miles.
2015 Hyundai Tucson — Still on the Road
Almost all 2015 Hyundai Tucsons are still on the road.
Strong survival — 4,587 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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