Hyundai Tucson vs Hyundai Tucson ultimate tgdi phev 4x4a: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Hyundai Tucson
83%
MOT pass rate · 132,578 vehicles
Hyundai Tucson ultimate tgdi phev 4x4a
90%
MOT pass rate · 7,510 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai Tucson ultimate tgdi phev 4x4a is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 83%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Hyundai Tucson | Hyundai Tucson ultimate tgdi phev 4x4a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 17% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 4% |
| Average mileage | 68,151 mi | 32,695 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 132,578 | 7,510 |
Most common faults
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))
Hyundai Tucson ultimate tgdi phev 4x4a
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai Tucson ultimate tgdi phev 4x4a is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 83%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.