Across 8,886 MOT tests of the Hyundai Tucson NX4 in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 14.0% failed — about 1 in 7. The parts that fail most are wipers, windscreen and mirrors (5.7% of tests), tyres (4.3%), brakes (3.0%), lights and electrics (2.3%) and suspension (0.6%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Hyundai Tucson NX4 has 19% more MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Tucson NX4 (2020–2025)
MOT: 14.0% of 8,886 initial tests failed — 19% more failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 5.7% |
| 2 | tyres | 4.3% |
| 3 | brakes | 3.0% |
| 4 | lights and electrics | 2.3% |
| 5 | suspension | 0.6% |
Questions
What fails most on a Hyundai Tucson NX4 at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is wipers, windscreen and mirrors: 5.7% of Hyundai Tucson NX4 MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on wipers, windscreen and mirrors. Next come tyres (4.3%) and brakes (3.0%).
How often does a Hyundai Tucson NX4 fail its MOT?
14.0% of Hyundai Tucson NX4 MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 7), counting initial tests only, across 8,886 tests. Allowing for age and mileage, that is 19% more MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
Is the Hyundai Tucson NX4 reliable?
On MOT results, the Hyundai Tucson NX4 has 19% more MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Hyundai Tucson NX4 data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.