2020 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · EO20 ABK

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson holds a current MOT certificate issued on 2 March 2026 at 43,696 miles, meaning the most recent test is just over three months old and still valid. The maintenance trend shows a stable but gradually wearing vehicle rather than one with escalating faults. The 2026 pass came with several minor advisories rather than outright failures, indicating the car remains roadworthy but is entering a phase where consumable components are approaching service limits. Front and rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin, and all four brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored, though not seriously weakened. A nail was found in the nearside rear tyre at the same test, and a child seat prevented full inspection of the nearside rear adult belt, both of which are minor but worth verifying as repaired or replaced. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From the 2023 test at 18,874 miles to the 2024 test at 25,819 miles, the car covered roughly 6,945 miles in twelve months. The following year it added 9,325 miles, reaching 35,144 miles by February 2025. The most recent jump to 43,696 miles by March 2026 represents 8,552 miles in just over twelve months, showing a slight acceleration in use but remaining within typical annual figures for a vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should focus attention on the braking system during any in-person inspection. The repeated advisory on all four brake discs being worn, pitted, or scored at 43,696 miles, combined with thin pads on both axles, suggests the braking components are nearing replacement. Check for uneven disc scoring, lipping on disc edges, and remaining pad thickness. The nearside rear tyre should be examined to confirm the nail puncture was properly repaired with a mushroom plug or patch-plug method rather than left unrepaired or poorly patched. The recurring advisory about a child seat obstructing the nearside rear adult belt inspection is worth resolving by removing the seat and verifying the belt retracts and locks correctly under sudden load. Tyre condition has been flagged twice before, both times on the offside front, in the 2024 and 2025 tests. Inspect the current tyre set for uneven wear patterns, particularly on the offside front, which could hint at tracking or suspension geometry issues such as worn track rod ends or deteriorating suspension bushes. Given the car's age and mileage, a thorough underside inspection for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points is advisable, even though no structural corrosion has been formally flagged in the record to date.