2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · EK68 ABO

Across seven recorded tests this 2018 Hyundai Tucson has never failed on a mechanical or structural item, and its single recorded failure in July 2024 was a same-day administrative event: the car was initially failed with a perishing, cut offside rear tyre advisory alongside minor windscreen and repeater lens defects, then passed on the same date once the tyre was presumably replaced. The latest test on 17 July 2026 passed with only a deteriorated rear registration plate as an advisory, continuing a trend that is stable to mildly improving. The recurring theme is cosmetic rather than mechanical: windscreen damage noted as a minor in 2023, 2024 and 2025, a defective offside wiper blade in 2022, a nearside side repeater lens in 2024, and the number plate deterioration in 2026. No suspension, brake, steering, corrosion, emissions or structural defect has ever been recorded against this vehicle. The recorded mileage of 73,665 miles over roughly eight years equates to about 9,200 miles per year, which is typical for a UK family SUV of this age. Tests have occurred at consistent annual intervals each July or August with no gaps, indicating continuous use rather than periods of standing. This steady, moderate accumulation means the usual age-related wear points on a Tucson of this era, such as suspension bushes, drop links, brake discs and exhaust components, will have been exercised regularly, yet none has surfaced in the test record. That absence is a positive observation, though it is not proof of condition, since MOT testing only samples roadworthiness on the day. For a prospective buyer, the items to verify are the ones the record actually flags. The windscreen damage has been recorded as a minor across three consecutive tests, so inspect the glass carefully for chips or cracks in the swept area and check whether it has been repaired or replaced since 2025, as an untreated chip can spread and become a failure item. The offside rear tyre flagged in 2024 for perishing and a cut should be checked to confirm it was replaced rather than merely passed on a borderline judgement, and the remaining tyres should be examined for sidewall cracking, since one perished tyre at six years old can indicate the others are of similar age. The nearside side repeater lens and rear number plate are trivial fixes but worth confirming have been addressed. On a test drive, use the clean mechanical record as a baseline rather than a guarantee. Listen for knocks or rattles over uneven surfaces that would suggest worn suspension bushes or drop links not yet bad enough to be picked up at test, feel for any judder or pull under braking that could indicate disc wear or a binding caliper, and check that the steering tracks straight without vibration at motorway speed, which would corroborate healthy tyres and alignment. Verify the windscreen wipers clear cleanly, given the 2022 blade defect, and confirm all repeaters and lamps function. Overall the record shows a vehicle with an unremarkable, consistent test history and no recorded mechanical failures, which is a reasonable starting point, but it should be supplemented by a physical inspection and evidence of servicing, neither of which the MOT data can establish.