2019 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · AV69 SVC

A lighting failure on the nearside front cluster in January 2024 defined the only non-routine event in this Hyundai Tucson's MOT history, with all four major defects relating to that single headlamp and position lamp assembly failing to illuminate on dipped beam, main beam, position lamp and direction indicator. Since that isolated electrical episode, the vehicle has passed two consecutive tests with the 2026-01-27 examination recorded as a pass carrying two advisories for thin front brake pads and a nearside front tyre worn down to roughly 2mm. Earlier records from 2022 and 2025 were clean with no advisories recorded, and a 2024 advisory noted tyre cracking across all four tyres. Overall the roadworthiness trend is stable following the 2024 rectification, though the reappearance of wear-related advisories on the most recent test suggests routine consumable attention will be required going into the next inspection cycle. The Tucson shows a recorded mileage of 40,334 miles across seven years, giving an average annual accumulation of around 5,762 miles, which is notably below typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The MOT testing cadence shows tests in December 2022, January 2024 (with both a failure and a pass within the same month), January 2025 and January 2026, and the absence of any recorded test between 2023 and the January 2024 entry means the exact mileage progression in that intervening period cannot be traced from the data provided. Lower annual mileage of this nature generally places less mechanical demand on the engine, drivetrain and braking system, but it can also mean extended periods of stationary use which can encourage surface corrosion on brake discs, fluid degradation in the braking and clutch hydraulic systems, and perishing of exterior rubber components such as tyres, hoses and driveshaft gaiters. The cracking advisory noted across all four tyres in 2024 is consistent with this lower-use profile and age-related rubber deterioration. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas to examine physically and on a test drive are the nearside front brake pads, which were flagged as wearing thin in the most recent test and will likely require replacement before the next MOT. Under hard braking, listen for any squeal or grinding from the front calipers and feel for judder through the pedal which would indicate the discs have worn unevenly or developed a lip; also inspect the nearside front tyre shoulder for uneven wear, as the 2mm tread depth recorded is at the legal limit and any camber or alignment irregularity will shorten its life further. Given the prior tyre cracking advisory from 2024, inspect all four sidewalls closely for ozone damage or perishing, particularly on the rear axle which does not appear to have been replaced based on the record. The lighting cluster that failed comprehensively in January 2024 should be verified by operating the dipped beam, main beam, front position lamp, daytime running lamp and indicator in turn to confirm full function, and the connector and wiring should be inspected for water ingress or corrosion around the nearside headlamp housing which can recur. On the road, pay particular attention to steering precision and suspension compliance over uneven surfaces, as no structural or corrosion advisories have been recorded but the vehicle's age means the polyurethane bushes, anti-roll bar links and coil springs should be inspected for perishing and sagging respectively. Listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps, which would indicate worn drop links or top mount bearings, and check for any pulling under braking that might suggest a binding front caliper given the recent pad wear advisory. Verify that the cooling fan operates correctly, the automatic transmission (if fitted) changes smoothly through all gears, and that no warning lights remain illuminated on the dashboard after start-up. Finally, because the lighting failure in 2024 was extensive across multiple functions on one side, it is worth confirming with the seller what remedial work was carried out and whether any underlying wiring or earth strap issue was identified, as this type of clustered failure can occasionally recur if the root cause was not fully resolved.