2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · EA18 UGX
2018 Hyundai Tucson (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2018. Recorded mileage 83,182 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI TUCSON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA18 UGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 83,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA18 UGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Hyundai Tucson (EA18 UGX) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EA18 UGX Mileage History
- 13/04/202342,449 mi
- 24/04/202456,902 mi+14,453 mi
- 24/04/202456,904 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/202569,605 mi+12,701 mi
- 17/04/202683,182 mi+13,577 mi
Average of roughly 13,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Tucson (TL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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