2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-GDI 1.6L Petrol · EK71 KLX

This 2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-GDI presents a clean bill of health on paper, with its most recent MOT conducted on 22 October 2025 at 21,107 miles returning a completely defect-free pass. The maintenance trend is stable and, by the available evidence, improving, as the vehicle has gone from a clean pass on 1 October 2024 at 17,305 miles to another clean pass the following year with zero advisories or failures recorded at either test. For a vehicle approaching five years of age, two consecutive clean MOTs suggest the previous owner has kept on top of routine servicing and component wear. The mileage profile tells a clear story of light use. Across the two recorded MOT entries, the car accumulated just 3,802 miles over the twelve-month period between October 2024 and October 2025, which is well below the roughly 4,221 miles per year average implied by its total 21,107 miles over five years. This indicates either a recent reduction in annual mileage or a period of very light use earlier in the vehicle's life. The gap between the two tests is a standard twelve-month interval with no missing years in the record, so there are no suspicious omissions or sudden spikes in accumulation to flag. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not continuously monitor between annual tests. The Tucson's T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine and dual-clutch automatic gearbox, where fitted, should be assessed for smooth operation under load, particularly at low speed and during turbo spool-up. Suspension components including front lower arm bushes, rear trailing arm bushes, and shock absorber condition deserve attention, as these are common wear points on heavier SUVs even at low mileage. Brake disc thickness and pad condition should be physically verified, since low-mileage vehicles can suffer from surface corrosion on brake discs from prolonged standing, which an MOT pass does not rule out. Tyre sidewall condition and date codes should be checked, as original factory tyres on a 2021 vehicle will likely be approaching five years of age and may need replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. Underbody and sill corrosion should be inspected, as the car is now old enough for early-stage surface rust to begin appearing on exposed welds and box sections, particularly if it has spent periods stationary. The exhaust system, including the catalytic converter and particulate filter where applicable, should be checked for integrity and emissions compliance under cold-start conditions. Overall, the record supports a well-maintained, lightly used vehicle, but age-related deterioration on rubber, corrosion-prone areas, and consumables remains a live consideration.