HYUNDAI TUCSON2018 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test on April 24, 2026 at 67,996 miles resulted in a failure due to a nearside front tyre below the legal limit and a parking brake nearing reserve travel. While the vehicle passed the immediate re-test, the recurring nature of tyre wear and brake issues suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach the point of an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between April 2023 at 43,227 miles and April 2025 at 60,090 miles, the car covered 16,863 miles, showing a steady usage rate. The recent interval of nearly 8,000 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests maintains this annual average, suggesting the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The April 2025 test flagged thin front brake pads and worn discs, while the 2026 failure highlighted a parking brake reaching its limit of travel. Furthermore, the repeated reports of offside front tyres worn on the edge in both 2024 and 2026 strongly indicate a persistent wheel-in-alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. The buyer should check for uneven tyre wear and verify that the parking brake mechanism holds the vehicle securely before purchase.