2020 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · CU20 WDO

A largely unblemished five-test DVSA record is the defining feature of this 2020 Hyundai Tucson, though a single failure and a small cluster of front-end advisories in 2024 mean the front suspension and steering geometry warrant close physical inspection before purchase. The most recent test on 26 April 2026 returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, mirroring the clean outcome on 15 April 2025 and confirming that the work prompted by the 2024 failure appears to have held. The intervening failure on 2 April 2024 was driven by a Major defect on the nearside front track rod end ball joint, accompanied by advisories for worn front tyres and an offside front suspension arm rear bush, and the following month an advisory reappeared on the offside rear tyre for sawtoothing at the inner edge. With two further clean passes since, the immediate trend is one of recovery rather than ongoing deterioration, but the front axle components flagged remain the principal mechanical risk areas for a prospective buyer. Recorded mileage of 68,328 against an age of around six years equates to roughly 11,400 miles per year, a typical accumulation rate that points to consistent rather than extreme use. There are no lengthy gaps in the testing record, with annual examinations between 2023 and 2026, and the mileage progression across tests is steady and consistent rather than showing sudden jumps or extended stationary periods. For the vehicle itself, this kind of usage profile means consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres and drive belts will have experienced a normal rate of wear, and there is no particular reason to expect the accelerated clutch, turbo or suspension wear that often accompanies very high mileages, nor the corrosion or fluid degradation risks associated with prolonged standing. Given the track rod end failure and the suspension arm bush advisory recorded in 2024, a physical inspection should focus squarely on the front suspension and steering geometry. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and rough tarmac, as this is a classic symptom of worn lower arm bushes or re-emerging ball joint wear. With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, check for any knocking or clunking as the steering is turned lock to lock, which can indicate play in the track rod ends or inner tie rods. Pay particular attention to steering precision; any vagueness, self-centring hesitation, or uneven tyre wear across the front axle should be taken seriously, as these are common knock-on effects of the components that were previously flagged. The repeated sawtoothing advisory on the offside rear tyre is also worth investigating, as uneven inner-edge wear is typically a symptom of geometry misalignment rather than a simple tyre defect, and a four-wheel alignment check would be prudent. Inspect all four tyres carefully for uneven shoulder wear, feathering, or cracking, and confirm that any replacements are of matching size and specification on both axles. Finally, although no brake or corrosion advisories appear in the record, a buyer should still confirm the condition of the brake discs and pads through a visual inspection of the wheels, and verify that the underside shows no corrosion on structural components, subframe, or brake lines, as MOT history only captures defects at the moment of test and cannot reflect deterioration between annual examinations.