2019 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · DO19 VRX

The 2019 Hyundai Tucson presents a mixed mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 3 September 2025 at 112,689 miles. That test passed, but only after an initial failure on the same day at 112,687 miles for both front tyre tread below the 1.6mm legal minimum and an inoperative rear registration plate lamp. The pass followed remedial work, suggesting basic consumable upkeep was reactive rather than proactive. A recurring advisory for windscreen damage outside Zone A has appeared in every test since August 2023, indicating a long-standing cosmetic defect that has not progressed to a safety-critical level but remains unresolved. The maintenance trend is broadly stable in the most recent year, yet the underlying pattern across the full record reveals persistent neglect of driveline components. The vehicle has covered approximately 29,281 miles in the two years between the August 2023 test at 83,408 miles and the September 2025 test at 112,689 miles, averaging roughly 14,640 miles annually over that period. This is consistent with the overall lifetime average of approximately 16,098 miles per year across seven years of ownership. No significant mileage gaps or anomalies are present in the record, and the odometer progression appears continuous and plausible. The data density is reasonable, with annual tests providing a reliable annual snapshot of condition. The most concerning recurring fault across the history is the severely deteriorated constant velocity boots on both front outer drive shaft joints, flagged in every test from August 2024 through September 2025. Degraded CV boots allow grease ejection and water ingress, accelerating joint wear and risking sudden drivetrain failure if left unattended. A prospective buyer should inspect both front driveshafts for play, clicking under load, and visible joint damage. The repeated appearance of front tyres worn to or near the legal limit in August 2024 and again in September 2025 suggests the vehicle may suffer from alignment issues or the owner is deferring tyre replacement until failure is imminent. A four-wheel alignment check and thorough inspection of front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and coil springs are advisable. The August 2024 failure for insufficient brake lever reserve travel and parking brake efficiency below requirements points to a potential handbrake linkage or rear caliper issue, though this was rectified before the pass. Buyers should test the parking brake on a steep incline and check rear brake calipers for binding or uneven wear. The windscreen damage, while repeatedly noted as outside the driver's view, should still be examined for any crack propagation that could worsen with temperature changes or road vibration. Overall, the Tucson is mechanically functional but shows a pattern of deferred maintenance on driveline and braking components that warrants a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician.