2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · ET18 SBO

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 19 February 2026 at 82,188 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry available, dated just under four months before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the vehicle's roadworthiness certification is current and fresh. The trajectory over the past two years shows a clear resolution of minor faults rather than any deepening mechanical concern. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between the February 2024 test at 66,814 miles and the February 2025 test at 75,758 miles, the car covered 8,944 miles in twelve months. The following year it added just 6,430 miles, taking the total to 82,188 by February 2026. This works out to roughly 10,274 miles per year over the vehicle's life, which sits squarely within the typical range. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking irregularities. Two minor defects appeared across the history, both resolved promptly. On 20 February 2025 at 75,758 miles, the car failed because both front tyres had worn beyond the 1.0mm minimum tread depth across the full tread area, a consumable wear item on 245/45/19 tyres. The following day it passed with no further issues, indicating the owner replaced the tyres immediately. A year earlier, on 21 February 2024 at 66,814 miles, the tester flagged excessive parking brake lever movement due to incorrect adjustment. That too was rectified before the pass on 22 February 2024. Neither fault points to a systemic mechanical failure or neglect pattern. A buyer inspecting this Tucson in person should focus on the front tyre wear rate given the 2025 failure, checking whether the replacement tyres are wearing evenly and whether the tracking and suspension bushes are in good order. The parking brake adjustment should be tested on a slope to confirm it holds firmly with minimal lever travel. Beyond the recorded defects, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion around the subframe, brake lines, and rear suspension mounting points is sensible for a vehicle of this age, along with a check of the exhaust system for any emerging leaks or deterioration that could affect emissions compliance at the next test.