2019 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · CK69 NWP

The 2019 Hyundai Tucson presents a mixed but broadly stable maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 23 September 2025 at 39,041 miles. That test passed cleanly aside from a recurring advisory for slight play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint, a fault first flagged in September 2024 at 32,729 miles and carried forward unchanged. The persistence of this advisory across two consecutive annual tests suggests a slow-developing wear item that has not yet reached a critical failure point but warrants monitoring. No new defects have emerged in the latest test, which is a positive sign. The mileage profile tells an unusual story. Between October 2019 and October 2022, the car accumulated just 18,425 miles over three years, averaging roughly 6,100 miles annually. Then, between October 2022 and September 2025, it covered 20,616 miles in under three years, pushing the annualised figure closer to 7,000 miles per year during that window. The jump is notable. A car that sat largely idle for its first three years may have experienced dried seals, stale fuel, or moisture-related corrosion in brake and exhaust components that would not show up in a standard MOT but matters for long-term structural integrity. The MOT record itself is clean and consistent, with no gaps in annual testing, which reflects responsible ownership. The 2023 test cycle is the most revealing. On 11 October 2023 at 26,308 miles, the car failed on four fronts: ineffective wipers, a parking brake with little reserve travel, worn front brake discs and pads, and both front tyres worn to or below the 1.6mm legal limit. A retest the following day passed after the tyres and wipers were replaced, but the front brake disc advisory remained, and the parking brake continued to show minimal reserve travel. This cluster of failures in a single test suggests a period where basic consumable upkeep was neglected. The front brake discs were flagged as worn but not excessively, meaning they were thin but still within tolerance at the time. With 12,733 miles added since then, a buyer should inspect the front braking system thoroughly. Check disc thickness, pad remaining life, and whether the parking brake now holds firmly on a gradient. The nearside front track rod end ball joint advisory is the only recurring mechanical flag. Slight play at this joint can cause vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and, if left unchecked, a knocking sensation over bumps. Given that the play has been noted across two tests spanning 6,312 miles, the wear rate appears slow but progressive. A buyer should have a workshop check the offside equivalent and the inner tie rods for symmetry of wear. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and lower arm joints should also be inspected, particularly given the car's early life of prolonged standing, which can cause rubber components to perish. The rear registration plate deterioration noted in 2023 is cosmetic and unlikely to be a concern, but it is worth confirming the plate remains legible. Overall, the Tucson is roadworthy and well-maintained in recent years, but the 2023 failure cluster and the persistent track rod advisory mean a pre-purchase inspection focused on front-end steering and braking components is strongly recommended.