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Hyundai I35 vs Hyundai Tucson: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Hyundai I35
71%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Hyundai Tucson
83%
MOT pass rate · 132,578 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I35 (71%) and Hyundai Tucson (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Hyundai I35 Hyundai Tucson
MOT pass rate 71% 83% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 17% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.5 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 6% 4% ✓
Average mileage 101,236 mi 68,151 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 132,578

Most common faults

Hyundai I35

  1. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. front brake pads look low
  5. Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Hyundai Tucson

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I35 (71%) and Hyundai Tucson (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Hyundai I35 report Full Hyundai Tucson report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.