2007 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L Diesel · EF57 MBO

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT test in September 2025 at 102,008 miles with no defects recorded. This represents an improving trend compared to previous years where the vehicle failed initial inspections before successful re-tests. The transition to a clean test sheet in the latest entry suggests that the previous owner addressed any necessary mechanical or structural repairs to bring the car up to legal standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,369 miles per year. Between the May 2023 test at 95,316 miles and the August 2024 test at 97,269 miles, the car covered only 1,953 miles in fifteen months. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, such long intervals often lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyres, and can cause brake calipers to seize due to inactivity rather than mechanical failure. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that likely caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, although the record does not explicitly list the defect codes. Given the age and the pattern of low usage, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points is essential as these are common failure points on older SUVs. Inspect the tyres for sidewall cracking and check the brake discs for surface pitting, which are frequent issues on vehicles that sit stationary between infrequent uses.