2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · EK16 RYZ

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of reactive maintenance. The most recent MOT test conducted on 25 March 2025 at 70,075 miles returned a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the previous owner addressed the mechanical issues identified in prior tests. While the history shows instances of neglect, the clean sheet from the latest inspection suggests the vehicle is currently being maintained to a functional standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered 9,914 miles, representing a slight spike in usage compared to the 13,692 miles recorded in the subsequent year leading up to the most recent test. This relatively low overall mileage generally suggests that wear on rubber components, drivetrain elements, and suspension bushings should be lower than high-mileage counterparts. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre management given the recurring failures seen in the record. The late-March 2024 failure at 56,361 miles highlighted thin rear brake pads, insufficient brake lever travel, and uneven wear on the rear tyres, which suggests a history of overlooking basic consumable service intervals. Furthermore, the 2023 failure for front tyres being below the legal limit indicates that the previous owner waited until components reached a failure point before replacement. An inspection should check for current uneven wear on the tyres to ensure the alignment or suspension geometry is not causing premature degradation as seen in the past.