2016 Hyundai Tucson Premium Crdi 2.0L Diesel · BGZ 4292

This 2016 Hyundai Tucson presents an unblemished DVSA roadworthiness record across four consecutive annual tests, the most recent being a clean pass on 30 August 2025 with no advisories, defects, or failed items recorded. That kind of unbroken run is notable on a ten-year-old crossover, where most vehicles of this age typically begin to surface corrosion advisories, worn suspension components, or brake component wear. The absence of any flagged items on the 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 certificates suggests the vehicle has not yet entered the phase where structural corrosion, perished bushings, or end-of-service-life brake components have been identified by the tester. Mechanically speaking, the disc brake pads and discs, suspension arms and linkages, coil spring condition, exhaust integrity, and underbody/chassis components have all been inspected and found within legal limits at each annual assessment. The recorded mileage of 72,606 miles on a ten-year-old vehicle equates to an average annual accumulation of around 7,260 miles, which is broadly typical for a privately used family SUV. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps between the four recorded test mileages, and the progression appears consistent with regular daily use rather than periods of extended standing or an unusually high-mileage working life. This usage profile is mechanically favourable because it indicates the engine, turbocharger, dual-clutch or torque-converter automatic transmission, cooling system, and diesel particulate filter have been worked regularly and are less likely to have suffered the issues associated with short journeys or prolonged inactivity. Diesel Tucson CRDi models in particular benefit from regular running to keep the DPF clear and the EGR system free from excessive carbon build-up. For a prospective buyer, the practical inspection focus should be on the consumable and age-related items that an MOT advisory would not yet have flagged but that typically present on a diesel Tucson approaching its tenth anniversary. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn lower control arm bushes or anti-roll bar drop links, both known wear points on the ix35 and Tucson platform of this era. Feel for any vibration or judder through the steering wheel under braking, which may point to warped front brake discs, and listen for any scraping or binding sounds from the wheels that could suggest a sticking caliper slider. At low speed, turn the steering lock to lock and listen for any groaning or whining from the power steering system, as the electric power steering motor and column can develop faults with age. It is also worth carrying out a careful visual inspection beneath the vehicle and around the wheel arches, even though the MOT record is clean, because corrosion advisories often only surface in later years as the protective coatings on subframes, suspension components, and brake lines begin to break down. Check the condition and age of the tyres, ensuring even wear across both axles, which can otherwise indicate misalignment of the rear suspension or worn rear trailing arm bushes. Inspect the exhaust system for any signs of blue smoke on start-up, which could indicate turbocharger seal wear or valve guide oil consumption typical of higher-mileage diesel engines, and verify that the diesel particulate filter has no warning lights illuminated or stored fault codes. Finally, confirm full service history with particular attention to regular DPF forced regenerations, timing belt or chain inspection intervals, and automatic transmission fluid changes, as these are the maintenance items that will determine the long-term mechanical prospects of this otherwise commendably clean example.