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2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON1.6L Petrol

SHS 779M

Vehicle Insight Summary

2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON — Petrol, 1591cc. This vehicle has 37,515 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
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Expires 01/09/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1591cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, the latest MOT on 12 August 2025 records a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable; despite a concurrent failure entry on the same day, no mechanical faults have been recorded over the past three years. Mileage accumulation is modest at roughly 3,800 miles per year, well below typical usage for a ten‑year‑old SUV. Between August 2023 and August 2024 the odometer rose 785 miles, then only 294 miles to the 2025 test, indicating light use or periods of storage. The MOT record is clean, with no recurring consumables or component issues noted. A prospective buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, check brake discs and pad clearance for binding calipers, and examine tyre tread depth and pressure. Visual inspection for rust on the chassis, exhaust mount corrosion, and structural integrity of the rear hatch is essential, as the clean MOT does not guarantee hidden deterioration. Verify service history and any undocumented repairs to confirm the low‑mileage claim. Overall the car presents a mechanically sound profile with a consistent lack of defects, but the repeated same‑day failures suggest administrative retests. A thorough pre‑purchase inspection will confirm that the low mileage has not concealed neglected maintenance, particularly in the braking and suspension systems.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

73
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Write-off
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Salvage
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 Jul 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, the latest MOT on 12 August 2025 records a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable; despite a concurrent failure entry on the same day, no mechanical faults have been recorded over the past three years. Mileage accumulation is modest at roughly 3,800 miles per year, well below typical usage for a ten‑year‑old SUV. Between August 2023 and August 2024 the odometer rose 785 miles, then only 294 miles to the 2025 test, indicating light use or periods of storage. The MOT record is clean, with no recurring consumables or component issues noted. A prospective buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, check brake discs and pad clearance for binding calipers, and examine tyre tread depth and pressure. Visual inspection for rust on the chassis, exhaust mount corrosion, and structural integrity of the rear hatch is essential, as the clean MOT does not guarantee hidden deterioration. Verify service history and any undocumented repairs to confirm the low‑mileage claim. Overall the car presents a mechanically sound profile with a consistent lack of defects, but the repeated same‑day failures suggest administrative retests. A thorough pre‑purchase inspection will confirm that the low mileage has not concealed neglected maintenance, particularly in the braking and suspension systems.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2016, this Hyundai Tucson with plate SHS 779M has undergone 5 MOT inspections since August 2023.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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ADVISORY

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