2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON N LINE T-GDI MHEV S-A1.6L Hybrid Electric (Clean)

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 19 March 2026 at 51,487 miles, following a failure just eight days earlier on 11 March 2026 at 51,446 miles. The maintenance trend is stable but flagged by a single recurring defect. Both the failed and passed tests recorded the same advisory concerning a nearside front child seat obstructing full inspection of the adult seatbelt, a non-mechanical compliance note that persists across consecutive tests and suggests the child seat has remained fitted since at least March 2026. The only defect requiring rectification was a nearside rear tyre with exposed ply or cords, a serious condition under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii) that was evidently repaired before the retest. No other mechanical, structural, or emissions defects appear in the record. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of intensive use. Between the clean pass on 26 March 2025 at 39,201 miles and the March 2026 tests at approximately 51,450 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 12,250 miles in one year, bringing the annualised average to around 12,872 miles across its four-year life. This is well above the typical UK average of 7,000 to 10,000 miles per year. The narrow forty-one-mile gap between the failure and retest dates confirms the tyre defect was addressed promptly, which is a positive indicator of responsive ownership. High annual mileage at this age places accelerated stress on consumable and structural components. A buyer should inspect the nearside rear tyre sidewall closely, as exposed cords indicate either a manufacturing defect or sustained underinflation or misalignment that may have affected the entire axle. The remaining tyres, particularly the nearside rear and its inner sidewall, deserve careful examination for uneven wear patterns. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and damper mounts should be checked for play or deterioration, as sustained motorway or high-load driving accelerates wear in these areas. Brake discs and pads merit attention given the mileage, along with the condition of the exhaust system and its mountings. The persistent child seat advisory is worth noting during any in-person inspection. While it does not affect the vehicle's mechanical roadworthiness, it means the tester could not fully verify the nearside front adult seatbelt's retraction, locking mechanism, and webbing condition. A buyer should manually test that belt fully extends, retracts cleanly, and locks under sharp pull. Beyond that, the MOT record is otherwise clean, with no recurring mechanical faults, corrosion concerns, or emissions failures, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a reasonable standard despite its demanding usage pattern.