2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · FL18 PWY

The vehicle presents a mixed mechanical picture. The most recent MOT on 18 March 2026 at 75,406 miles was a clean pass with zero defects, indicating that the immediate safety-critical components are currently compliant. However, this clean sheet followed a failure on the same day, which reveals a pattern of deferred maintenance being corrected only at the point of testing rather than proactively. The maintenance trend is currently stable but historically inconsistent. Mileage accumulation sits at approximately 9,426 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The 3,773-mile gap between the April 2025 test at 71,633 miles and the March 2026 test at 75,406 miles confirms steady, regular use with no alarming spikes or suspicious drops. The record is reasonably well-populated with annual tests, so there are no significant gaps that would obscure a hidden mechanical deterioration. The recurring theme across multiple tests is brake wear. Front brake discs were flagged as worn in April 2025 and then failed as significantly and obviously worn by March 2026, while front and rear pads have repeatedly appeared as wearing thin or below 1.5 mm. A buyer should inspect the current disc thickness and pad depth directly, as the recent pass may reflect a fresh set of components rather than long-term durability. The parking brake lever also failed for excessive movement in March 2026, suggesting cable stretch or poor adjustment that warrants a check on the handbrake's holding gradient. Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes failed simultaneously in March 2026 for excessive wear. This is a structural concern rather than a consumable item, and degraded bushes will affect rear wheel alignment and tyre wear. The uneven inner edge wear noted on rear tyres in April 2025 supports this. A buyer should have the rear suspension inspected on a ramp, checking for play in the trailing arm bushes and any signs of corrosion on the rear subframe or mounting points. The tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction flagged in April 2025 should also be verified as fully operational, as a faulty TPMS can mask slow punctures and compromise tyre integrity between checks.