2009 Hyundai Tucson MOT pass rate: 65.8% (1,819 tests)
Is the 2009 Tucson getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69.6% +2.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 62.1% -4.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 64.9% -1.2 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Tucson
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 583 | 26.8% |
| 2 | Brakes | 572 | 26.3% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 322 | 14.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 140 | 6.4% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 138 | 6.3% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 132 | 6.1% |
All Tucson years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,104 | 60.1% | -4.3 pts | 107,457 |
| 2006 | 3,459 | 58.1% | -6.3 pts | 109,082 |
| 2007 | 2,808 | 62.1% | -3.0 pts | 109,566 |
| 2008 | 1,704 | 63.4% | -1.8 pts | 105,664 |
| 2009 (this page) | 1,819 | 65.8% | -0.6 pts | 99,397 |
| 2015 | 14,297 | 78.9% | +0.1 pts | 71,528 |
| 2016 | 60,291 | 82.6% | +1.3 pts | 64,063 |
| 2017 | 71,018 | 84.2% | +0.2 pts | 55,084 |
| 2018 | 73,673 | 86.7% | +0.4 pts | 44,190 |
| 2019 | 75,372 | 88.2% | -0.2 pts | 35,702 |
| 2020 | 24,069 | 88.6% | -1.3 pts | 27,528 |
| 2021 | 2,330 | 87.9% | -2.5 pts | 27,508 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 65.8% of their MOT tests (1,819 tests, 2023–2025), -0.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 99,397 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Tucson?
The median tested example shows 99,397 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.