2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · EK18 FSJ

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson presents a stable and improving roadworthiness profile based on its DVSA test history. The most recent assessment in May 2025 at 27,404 miles returned a clear pass with zero defects or advisories. This clean result follows a single minor consumable flag in June 2024, indicating that the maintenance trajectory remains steady and that previous keepers addressed identified wear promptly. The official record shows no recurring mechanical failures or structural concerns across five consecutive annual tests. Mileage accumulation has remained consistently low since the first recorded test in June 2021 at 14,115 miles. The vehicle covered roughly 3,200 miles to June 2022, 2,800 miles to June 2023, 4,800 miles to June 2024, and 2,400 miles to the May 2025 test. This annual average of approximately 3,400 miles points to short urban journeys or extended periods standing rather than sustained motorway use. Light usage typically preserves drivetrain components and suspension geometry, but it frequently accelerates rubber degradation and allows brake components to sit unused for long stretches. The June 2024 tester noted perishing cracks on the nearside front, nearside rear, and offside rear tyres, a direct consequence of age and low mileage rather than tread wear. The keeper fitted replacement rubber before the May 2025 test, which cleared the advisory entirely. A prospective buyer should verify the current tyre manufacture codes and inspect the sidewalls for fresh weather cracking, as low-use vehicles often outlive their tyres through calendar ageing alone. Check the brake discs for heavy surface pitting and confirm the suspension bushes have not hardened from prolonged static loading. Ensure the engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid have been renewed on a strict time basis, since extended parking allows moisture ingress and additive depletion. The absence of corrosion advisories, exhaust emissions failures, or binding calipers throughout the test history confirms disciplined baseline upkeep.