Common problems by part
Hyundai Tucson road wheels problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 97,247 MOT tests · Updated
At 6 years, 0.2 in 100 MOT tests of the Hyundai Tucson failed on road wheels, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 97,247 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 204 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 8 ages from 3 to 10 years, 520,466 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing, 0.2 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.2 fails per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 6 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A road wheels fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
Hyundai Tucson road wheels fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 91,328 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 87,734 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 90,044 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 6 | 97,247 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 7 | 74,851 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| 8 | 49,423 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 9 | 25,093 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| 10 | 4,746 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
All first-use years of the Hyundai Tucson pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the road wheels at 6 years
Fails
- Road wheel attachment: fixing missing: 0.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Replace missing wheel nut or bolt: estimated £10–£59 (0.1–0.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £2–£20) Road wheel fixing missing MOT fail
Replace missing wheel nut or bolt cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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By engine and fuel
- 1.6 petrol: 0.2 per 100 at 6 years, about average for petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 53,484 MOT tests)
- 1.7 diesel: 0.2 per 100 at 6 years, about average for diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 30,839 MOT tests)
- 1.6 hybrid: 0.1 per 100 at 3 years, about average for hybrid class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 34,155 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
Check one Hyundai Tucson, not the average
The figures here describe Hyundai Tucson cars as a group. These free tools answer for one car. Each line says what the tool reads.
- Check a Hyundai Tucson's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
- MOT advisory checker Paste an advisory or defect to read DVSA's wording, its grade and what tends to happen at the next MOT.
Other Hyundai Tucson problems
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Road wheels on rival models
- Mercedes-Benz GLA road wheels problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.2 for the Hyundai Tucson (56,883 MOT tests)
- Vauxhall Grandland road wheels problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.2 for the Hyundai Tucson (38,826 MOT tests)
- SEAT Ateca road wheels problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.2 for the Hyundai Tucson (31,519 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Hyundai Tucson have more road wheels problems than other cars?
0.2 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 97,247 MOT tests).
How common are Hyundai Tucson road wheels problems?
0.2 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years failed on road wheels, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 97,247 MOT tests).
What is the most common Hyundai Tucson road wheels fail?
0.2 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing (187 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 520,466 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare