2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · AF66 AMV

A pattern of tyre sidewall degradation at the rear axle is the defining mechanical theme across the 2026, 2025, and earlier records for this 2016 Hyundai Tucson, with both rear 225/60/17 items repeatedly flagged for cracking or perishing at consecutive tests. The most recent assessment on 30 April 2026 returned a clean pass but carried an advisory on the nearside rear tyre, continuing a sequence first recorded in 2025 when the offside rear joined the list alongside a child seat obscuring the adult belt inspection. Although no structural or mechanical advisories appeared at the 2026 test, the persistence of rear-axle tyre deterioration over multiple seasons suggests UV exposure, age-related rubber compound hardening, or consistent kerbing damage rather than a one-off wear event. Earlier in 2025, a fail was recorded solely for non-functional nearside and offside windscreen washers - a relatively straightforward fluid or pump issue that was remedied before the same-day pass - and a more significant brake-related failure occurred at the April 2024 test, where the parking brake was found inoperative on one side with low effort and overall efficiency below the required threshold. Recorded mileage of 84,508 over a ten-year span equates to an average of roughly 8,450 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment. The MOT record shows annual testing without any prolonged gaps, indicating the car has remained in continuous road use rather than sitting dormant for extended periods, which reduces the likelihood of corrosion progression, seized brake calipers, or perished rubber components beyond what is already visible in the advisory pattern. The relatively modest annual mileage does, however, mean that some service intervals - particularly brake fluid renewal, coolant replacement, and timing chain inspection if applicable - may have been completed less frequently in terms of calendar years than the mileage alone would suggest. The brake-related failure in 2024 followed by a clean re-test later the same month suggests the handbrake mechanism was addressed, and there is no recurrence of braking or parking brake defects since, indicating the rectification was effective. For a prospective buyer, the rear tyres warrant immediate attention; both 225/60/17 items should be replaced as a matched axle pair to restore balanced grip and avoid asymmetric handling, particularly important on a family SUV that may occasionally be loaded heavily or used in wet conditions. On the test drive, listen for any clonks or suspension knocks over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, coil springs, or shock absorbers given the vehicle's age and weight class. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and the parking brake should hold the vehicle on a moderate incline without creeping - check this on a slope if possible given the 2024 history of low parking brake effort. Steering should remain centred with no pulling to either side under braking, which can indicate worn front suspension linkages or uneven brake pad wear. Beyond the recorded items, inspect the underbody and wheel arches for any surface corrosion typical of a ten-year-old vehicle that has seen winter road salt, paying particular attention to suspension arms, subframe mounting points, and brake pipe runs, as none of these areas have been flagged but they are age-relevant concerns for this generation of Tucson. Finally, verify that the windscreen washer system functions on both front and rear jets, as this was a documented failure point in 2025, and confirm the tyre tread depth on all four corners meets the legal minimum, with no sidewall bulges or uneven shoulder wear.