2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · EO18 EJL
2018 Hyundai Tucson (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 74,482 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI TUCSON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO18 EJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 74,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO18 EJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Hyundai Tucson (EO18 EJL) between June 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/60/1”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EO18 EJL Mileage History
- 21/06/202452,775 mi
- 06/02/202559,502 mi+6,727 mi
- 12/02/202559,507 mi+5 mi
- 11/02/202674,448 mi+14,941 mi
- 13/02/202674,482 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 13,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Tucson (TL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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