2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · FN54 AUG

The Hyundai Tucson presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 June 2025 at 36,741 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across every annual examination since 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work at any test stage. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2017 registration. The odometer advanced from 30,365 miles at the 21 September 2021 test to 36,741 miles by June 2025, an average of roughly 1,600 miles per year across that window and about 4,082 miles annually since new. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests spans roughly nine months rather than twelve, yet the mileage delta of 3,218 miles remains consistent with light use. Such low accumulation points to a vehicle kept largely stationary or used for short local journeys, with no rapid wear cycles evident in the record. A clean MOT ledger with zero advisories means no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or corrosion issues have been flagged by testers. The absence of faults suggests previous owners maintained the car to a standard that cleared each examination without comment. Buyers should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition, as nine years of potential damp standing can hide rust not yet at test-threshold severity. Given the low annual mileage, consumable items such as tyres, wiper blades, and brake fluid may have aged beyond their service life despite adequate tread and function at test. A buyer should verify brake caliper freedom after prolonged inactivity and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under real-world load, since light use can mask intermittent running faults invisible during a static MOT.