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HYUNDAI TUCSON N LINE T-GDI 2WD2020 · 1.6L PETROL

FD20 ACJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 46,258 miles recorded, this GREY 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON N LINE T-GDI 2WD runs on PETROL with a 1591cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 20/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2020
Engine
1591cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 22 August 2025 at 46,258 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents a significant improvement over previous years, suggesting that outstanding maintenance issues have been addressed. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a six-year-old vehicle. It covered 9,211 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, and a further 7,981 miles by August 2025. This steady usage pattern indicates the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which typically helps preserve rubber seals and battery health. Previous records highlight a pattern of neglected consumables. In August 2023 at 29,066 miles, the tester flagged both front brake pads as wearing thin. The owner failed to rectify this before the August 2024 test at 38,277 miles, where the vehicle failed on brake pads measuring less than 1.5mm, alongside worn front tyres and a faulty windscreen wiper. This delay in basic upkeep suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance during the middle of the vehicle's life. A buyer should verify the current condition of the braking system and tyre tread depths. While the 2025 pass is clean, the history of letting brake pads reach a critical limit warrants a check for any uneven disc wear or caliper sticking. Given the previous tyre wear on the edges, a professional alignment check is recommended to ensure no underlying suspension or tracking issues persist.

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82
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Euro EURO 6 DG

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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 22 August 2025 at 46,258 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents a significant improvement over previous years, suggesting that outstanding maintenance issues have been addressed. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a six-year-old vehicle. It covered 9,211 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, and a further 7,981 miles by August 2025. This steady usage pattern indicates the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which typically helps preserve rubber seals and battery health. Previous records highlight a pattern of neglected consumables. In August 2023 at 29,066 miles, the tester flagged both front brake pads as wearing thin. The owner failed to rectify this before the August 2024 test at 38,277 miles, where the vehicle failed on brake pads measuring less than 1.5mm, alongside worn front tyres and a faulty windscreen wiper. This delay in basic upkeep suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance during the middle of the vehicle's life. A buyer should verify the current condition of the braking system and tyre tread depths. While the 2025 pass is clean, the history of letting brake pads reach a critical limit warrants a check for any uneven disc wear or caliper sticking. Given the previous tyre wear on the edges, a professional alignment check is recommended to ensure no underlying suspension or tracking issues persist.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2Wd (FD20 ACJ), we found 4 MOT results in the period of August 2023 to August 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 75% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 1 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score
68/100
Risk Level
Medium
Medium
Est. Annual Cost
£1,000-£1,300
Mileage
At 46,258 miles, the recorded mileage is...

Our Verdict

This 2020 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-GDI 2WD shows mixed reliability signals. While the 2025 MOT was clean, previous failures highlight potential maintenance risks that require careful inspection.

Prioritise checking the brake pads and tyres for signs of neglect. Verify service records to confirm if the 2024 MOT failures were addressed. Negotiate based on the 2024 failure, but the recent pass suggests recent maintenance. Be cautious of potential brake system wear given the 2023 MOT notes about thin pads.

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