Hyundai Lantra 1.8 si vs Hyundai Tucson: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Hyundai Lantra 1.8 si
62%
MOT pass rate · 419 vehicles
Hyundai Tucson
83%
MOT pass rate · 132,578 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai Tucson is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 62%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Hyundai Lantra 1.8 si | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 102,170 mi | 68,151 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 419 | 132,578 |
Most common faults
Hyundai Lantra 1.8 si
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Hyundai Tucson
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai Tucson is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 62%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Hyundai Lantra 1.8 si 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.