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Hyundai Santa fe calligraphy phev auto vs Hyundai Tucson: reliability comparison

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

Hyundai Santa fe calligraphy phev auto
93%
MOT pass rate · 1,467 vehicles
Hyundai Tucson
83%
MOT pass rate · 132,578 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Hyundai Santa fe calligraphy phev auto (93%) 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 Santa fe calligraphy phev auto Hyundai Tucson
MOT pass rate 93% ✓ 83%
MOT failure rate 7% ✓ 17%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 1.5
Dangerous-fault share 22% 4% ✓
Average mileage 27,848 mi 68,151 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,467 132,578

Most common faults

Hyundai Santa fe calligraphy phev auto

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Santa fe calligraphy phev auto (93%) and Hyundai Tucson (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Hyundai Santa fe calligraphy phev auto 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.