2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · FL18 VST
2018 Hyundai Tucson (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 70,396 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI TUCSON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL18 VST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 70,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL18 VST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Hyundai Tucson (FL18 VST) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FL18 VST Mileage History
- 20/05/202452,972 mi
- 16/05/202560,688 mi+7,716 mi
- 16/05/202560,688 mi
- 28/05/202670,391 mi+9,703 mi
- 28/05/202670,396 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Tucson (TL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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