Hyundai Tucson (2018)
2018 Hyundai Tucson
CarHunch analysed 25,660 real MOT records for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Hyundai Tucson passes its MOT at 86.4%, which is a solid 6.4 percentage points above the UK average—though one concern is that nearly a quarter of this cohort (23.4%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high. Petrol versions are significantly more reliable than diesels, posting an 87.9% pass rate compared to 82.2% for the diesel.
At 35,235 miles median, these Tucsons are running lower than expected for their age, suggesting generally conservative ownership. The average vehicle sees 0.75 failures and 5.9 advisories per test, indicating that while most pass without major issues, minor wear items and maintenance lapses are common—so before buying, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake components and suspension, given the advisory frequency.
What to check before buying a 2018 Hyundai Tucson
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.
- ⚠️ 23.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (74%) | 18,878 | 87.9% | 0.77 |
| Diesel (26%) | 6,777 | 82.2% | 0.7 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 91.7% | 0.33 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Hyundai Tucson 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.
Half of all 2018 Hyundai Tucson vehicles fall between 27,376 and 44,526 miles.
2018 Hyundai Tucson — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 24,039 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Hyundai Tucson
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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42.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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37.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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33.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20.5%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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16.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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