2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · ER16 FSR

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift towards surface wear-related issues. In the most recent test in February 2026 at 40,081 miles, the tester identified pitting and scoring on both the nearside and offside front brake discs. While these did not cause a failure, they represent a departure from previous clean records and indicate that components are beginning to show their age despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between February 2022 at 24,759 miles and February 2026 at 40,081 miles, the car covered 15,322 miles. This low rate of use often leads to degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the February 2024 advisory at 33,483 miles where both rear tyres showed cracking or perishing. This pattern is common in vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front braking system to determine if the pitting is merely surface corrosion or if the discs require replacement due to uneven wear. Given the previous advisory regarding perished tyre rubber, a thorough check of the sidewalls on all tyres is necessary to ensure the rubber has not become brittle from age. The lack of structural or mechanical failures over the last five years suggests the chassis remains sound, but the low mileage necessitates a focus on age-related degradation of suspension bushes and fluid integrity.