2019 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-GDI 2WD 1.6L Petrol · DC69 RZH

The 2019 Hyundai Tucson N Line T-GDI is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 28 October 2025 at 56,367 miles. The maintenance trend, however, is showing early signs of wear accumulation rather than remaining entirely stable. For two consecutive years, the tester flagged worn front lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, though neither resulted in excessive movement at the time of testing. This recurring advisory suggests the front suspension bushes are degrading gradually and will likely require replacement if not already addressed since the October 2025 test. The vehicle has not failed an MOT, but the pattern of repeat advisories warrants attention. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable, averaging roughly 8,000 miles per year across its seven-year life. From 29,622 miles in October 2022, the car reached 36,144 miles by October 2023, then 45,843 by October 2024, and finally 56,367 by October 2025, showing a steady annual increase of approximately 9,500 to 10,500 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the MOT tests have been completed annually in late October each year without interruption. This pattern reflects regular, typical use rather than prolonged standing or aggressive high-mileage driving. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension components, specifically the lower arm bushes on both the nearside and offside. The same advisory has appeared in both the October 2024 and October 2025 tests, meaning the deterioration has persisted for at least twelve months. While the tester did not note excessive movement on either occasion, worn bushes can cause vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and clunking over bumps, and they tend to degrade faster once the rubber begins to perish. Check for cracking, perishing, or play in the front lower arm bushes and ball joints, and inspect the inner edges of the front tyres for uneven wear patterns that would confirm misalignment caused by bush degradation. Beyond the suspension, the October 2025 test recorded a child seat fitted in the offside rear position that prevented a full inspection of the adult seatbelt. This is not a mechanical defect, but a buyer should verify the offside rear seatbelt retracts, locks, and retracts correctly once the child seat is removed. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, also inspect the brake discs and pads for wear, check the exhaust for corrosion or leaks, and examine the underbody and wheel arches for any signs of corrosion that may not have been visible on a raised MOT inspection lift. The clean MOT records from 2022 and 2023 suggest the car was well maintained in its earlier years, and the recent advisories are consistent with a vehicle entering its first phase of suspension component wear rather than indicating neglect.