2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · EO18 GZU

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 April 2026 at 28,692 miles. The most recent test flagged only a single advisory for a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its inner edge, a minor consumable issue. This is a marked improvement over previous years, where multiple advisories were the norm. The record shows a clear pattern of recurring tyre wear and age-related deterioration that was being managed, and the latest result suggests the current owner has been proactive in addressing these points between tests. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. The recorded figure of 28,692 miles represents an annual average of just 3,586 miles. The history shows a steady accumulation from 13,703 miles in April 2023 to 24,935 miles by April 2025, a jump of over 11,000 miles in two years, before slowing to 3,757 miles in the subsequent fourteen months leading to the 2026 test. This pattern suggests a change in use, possibly from a low-mileage second car to a more regular commuter, or vice versa. The low overall mileage is a significant positive, reducing wear on major mechanical components, but the long periods of lighter use implied by the early years can accelerate rubber deterioration, which the record confirms. A buyer's in-person inspection should focus on the components that have historically drawn advisories. The nearside front tyre's inner edge wear points to potential tracking or suspension geometry issues, so the condition of the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and tracking alignment must be checked. The recurring advisories for cracking and perishing across all four tyres in 2023 and 2025, despite low mileage, indicates the vehicle may have stood for extended periods. This raises the question of structural corrosion, particularly on the underside, subframes, and suspension mounting points, where moisture ingress during stationary periods can cause hidden deterioration. The 2025 advisory for an oil leak, though noted as not excessive, warrants a close inspection of the engine and gearbox for any fresh weeping or staining. The failed test in April 2023 for a degraded anti-roll bar linkage dust cover on the nearside front is a critical detail. This component prevents dirt and water ingress into the ball joint, and its failure at just 13,703 miles suggests either a manufacturing defect or a lack of pre-purchase inspection by a previous owner. A buyer must verify this was properly repaired and that the joint itself has not developed play. The same test also flagged a damaged nearside obligatory mirror, a simple fix but indicative of a vehicle that may have had minor scrapes or a lack of cosmetic care. Overall, the mechanical picture is one of a low-mileage vehicle with a history of minor, age-related faults that appear to be under control, but the underlying pattern of rubber component degradation demands a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and underside.