2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Hyundai Terracan MOT pass rate and common faults

287 MOT tests in 2024. 61.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time61.3%
Failed or needed repairs38.7%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 287 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes35.2%
  2. Suspension22.6%
  3. Lights & electrics22.6%
  4. Steering12.9%
  5. Body & chassis8.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Tyres2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Hyundai Terracan?

In 2024, 61.3% of 2006 Hyundai Terracan cars passed their MOT first time, across 287 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Hyundai Terracan?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Hyundai Terracan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).