2019 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Diesel · CF19 HKP

The 2019 Hyundai Tucson holds a valid MOT pass dated 1 July 2025 at 87,964 miles, yet the maintenance trend is not reassuring. The most recent test still flagged both rear brake discs as worn, pitted or scored, a condition that has appeared consistently since at least June 2024. A cut in the nearside front tyre was also noted in both the June 2025 failure and the July 2025 pass, suggesting the tyre was not replaced between tests. The June 2025 failure added non-functioning front washers, mismatched rear tyre aspect ratios, and fluctuating offside rear service brake effort. These are not isolated minor items. The pattern points to a vehicle where basic safety systems have been allowed to deteriorate rather than being proactively maintained. The mileage progression tells a clear story. Between 21 June 2023 at 78,791 miles and 15 June 2024 at 83,946 miles, the car covered 5,155 miles in roughly a year. Then, between 15 June 2024 and 14 June 2025, it added 3,860 miles, reaching 87,806 miles. By 1 July 2025, it stood at 87,964 miles, meaning only 158 miles were covered in the final seventeen days before the pass test. The annualised rate of around 12,500 miles is high for a seven-year-old Tucson, and the tapering off in the most recent period raises the possibility of short journeys or prolonged standing, both of which accelerate corrosion in brake components and exhaust systems without the heat cycles needed to clear moisture. Buyers should treat the rear braking system as the primary concern. Worn and pitted rear discs appearing across multiple consecutive tests indicate either poor-quality replacement parts, aggressive driving, or neglect. The fluctuating offside rear service brake noted in June 2025 could point to a sticking caliper, a collapsed flexible hose, or uneven pad transfer layer build-up from the pitted discs. A thorough inspection of rear caliper slide pins, hose condition, and disc thickness variation is essential. The mismatched rear tyres on the same axle in June 2025 also warrant attention, as differing aspect ratios affect stability control calibration and differential loading on all-wheel-drive variants. Beyond the brakes, the persistent windscreen chip dating back to June 2023 and the smearing wiper blades flagged in 2024 suggest cosmetic and minor electrical upkeep has been deferred. The cut in the nearside front tyre appearing in two consecutive tests is a slow puncture or sidewall damage risk that demands immediate professional assessment. Given the high mileage and repeated brake advisories, a pre-purchase inspection should also cover suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as these components bear the brun of sustained high-mileage use and are not always visible in MOT records until failure occurs.