2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · EA68 PZR

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson passed its most recent MOT on 2 February 2026 at 70,201 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. Where the 2022 and 2023 tests recorded zero defects, the last two advisories have become progressively more involved. The February 2026 test flagged deteriorating Offside Front wishbone and Offside Rear trailing arm bushes, wear on both front and rear brake discs, a thin Offside Front brake pad, and cracking on the Nearside Rear tyre. Handbrake travel and a washer fault also appeared. This shift from a clean bill of health to multiple advisories in two years suggests the car has entered a phase where wear components are reaching the end of their service life and suspension bush degradation is beginning to affect handling precision. The mileage pattern is broadly typical for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,775 miles per year. Accumulation has been steady rather than sparse, climbing from 35,928 miles in July 2022 to 70,201 miles by February 2026. There are no alarming gaps in the record that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer irregularities. The annual rate of travel is consistent enough to expect proportional wear on consumables and chassis components, which aligns with the defects now appearing. A buyer should pay close attention to the front and rear suspension bushes flagged in the February 2026 test. Deteriorating wishbone and trailing arm bushes will introduce vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and reduced stability over uneven surfaces. These are not immediate failures but will worsen without replacement. The brake disc wear and thin Offside Front pad indicate the braking system is approaching a service interval. Have a technician measure disc thickness and remaining pad material against Hyundai's minimum specifications before committing to purchase. The cracking on the Nearside Rear tyre is a concern that warrants immediate inspection. Sidewall cracking can indicate age-related degradation or internal damage, and at 70,201 miles the tyres may be original or near-original. Check the date codes on all four tyres and the spare. The handbrake travel advisory should also be tested on a gradient, as excessive travel can point to stretched cables or worn rear brake adjusters. Overall, the Tucson presents as a mechanically sound vehicle entering a maintenance phase rather than one with acute defects, but the accumulating advisories mean a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and tyre condition is strongly recommended.