2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · CP16 AEO

The Hyundai Tucson presents a clean roadworthiness profile as of the most recent DVSA test on 22 May 2025 at 47,480 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. Across the five consecutive annual examinations from May 2021 to May 2025, the tester raised no advisories or failures. The maintenance trend is stable, with no worsening or recurring mechanical issues surfacing in the official record. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 26,954 miles at the 26 May 2021 test to 31,973 miles on 20 May 2022, then 36,203 miles on 22 May 2023, 41,285 miles on 22 May 2024, and finally 47,480 miles on 22 May 2025. This equates to an average annual increase of roughly 4,700 miles, well below typical fleet averages. The tests occur at consistent yearly intervals with no gaps, indicating the previous keepers maintained statutory testing but likely used the car sparingly, possibly leaving it stationary for extended periods. Despite the unblemished MOT history, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related components that low-mileage standing can conceal. The tester recorded no corrosion, yet structural integrity around sills and subframes warrants visual checks for rust given the vehicle's age. Suspension bushes and coil springs may degrade through inactivity rather than wear, so examine for cracking or perishing. Brake discs and calipers should be assessed for binding or surface pitting after long dormancy, and tyre sidewalls inspected for weathering despite adequate tread. The absence of recorded defects suggests conscientious statutory compliance, but it does not substitute for a hands-on appraisal. Given the low yearly mileage, prioritise checks on flexible components and brake function before purchase.