2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · EK18 HTF

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson presents a largely stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 22 May 2026 at 45,961 miles resulting in a pass. However, the tester flagged all three tyres as worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge, indicating a developing issue with tyre wear that warrants attention. The vehicle has passed every recorded MOT, suggesting no major mechanical failures, though the recurrence of tyre-related advisories in the latest test points to a shift from the previously clean records. The mileage pattern reveals notably low usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,745 miles per year. The intervals between tests show consistent annual mileage accumulation, rising from 27,606 miles in April 2022 to 45,961 miles by May 2026, with no significant gaps or sudden spikes in usage. The clean pass recorded on 10 May 2025 at 41,489 miles contrasts sharply with the tyre wear flagged just under a year later, suggesting either a change in driving conditions, alignment issues, or a period of neglected basic maintenance. A buyer inspecting this Tucson in person should prioritise checking the condition of all four tyres, including the nearside rear which was flagged alongside the fronts in the May 2026 test. Uneven edge wear on the front tyres typically indicates possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes, so the front suspension components, including ball joints and wishbone bushes, should be examined closely. The front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in the April 2022 test at 27,606 miles, meaning they have covered nearly 18,355 miles since that advisory. Any remaining pad thickness and the condition of the front brake discs should be verified, as should the rear braking system given the vehicle's age and mileage.