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2006 Hyundai Terracan: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2006 Hyundai Terracans, from 231 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 231 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

231MOT tests in 2025
57%pass first time (all 2006 cars: 57%)
5,900typical miles a year
2×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2006 Hyundai Terracans than on all cars registered in 2006.

  • Rigid brake pipes2× usual
    Hyundai Terracan
    27.7% All 2006 cars
    14.1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.3%, against 2.3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Track rod ends2.3× usual
    Hyundai Terracan
    13% All 2006 cars
    5.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.8%, against 2.4% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

By area

The share of 2006 Hyundai Terracan MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    50% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    49% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    38% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    24% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Tyres
    22% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Rust and bodywork
    18% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2007195Brakes 55%
2005290Brakes 49%
2004191Suspension 48%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2006 Hyundai Terracans registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score