2019 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Diesel · FN69 OCZ

A clean and largely unblemished MOT record defines this 2019 Hyundai Tucson, with the most recent test on 27 March 2026 returning a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, extending a run of roadworthy results that stretches back to its first test. Across six recorded examinations there has been just one failure, recorded on 29 September 2022 when both headlamp aim settings were judged too high, a present-but-repaired category issue that is typically resolved by simple manual adjustment rather than component replacement. The remaining advisories are limited and tyre-focused, with the 2024 test noting both front tyres worn to the 2mm threshold on their edges and the 2025 test recording slight cracking or perishing on the offside rear tyre. This pattern suggests a vehicle whose core mechanical and lighting systems have remained compliant, with the only flagged concerns relating to the consumable interface between the car and the road. With 58,586 miles recorded against a seven-year age, this Tucson has covered an average of approximately 8,369 miles annually, placing it squarely within the typical usage envelope for a family SUV of its generation. There is no evidence of extended periods off the road or any concerning gaps between tests, with examinations occurring on a consistent annual basis from 2022 onwards. The mileage progression across tests does not suggest any sudden or abnormal jumps that would indicate a clock anomaly or heavy commercial-style usage. For a diesel or petrol Tucson of this vintage and mileage, one would reasonably expect normal wear on friction materials, suspension bushes and engine mounts, but nothing in the recorded data points to an unusually stressed vehicle. For a prospective buyer, the priority items for physical inspection should be the tyres and the headlamp alignment system, given these are the only components to have drawn tester attention. The 2024 advisories for both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit on their edges at 2mm tread depth is worth investigating, as uneven inner or outer shoulder wear on a front axle can be symptomatic of misalignment, worn suspension components such as wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar links or top mounts, or even sagging coil springs. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and pay particular attention to any steering pull to one side, vibration through the wheel, or imprecise straight-line tracking, any of which could indicate that the underlying cause of the edge wear has not been addressed. Also check that the front tyres have been replaced since the 2024 advisory and confirm the rear offside tyre has been renewed since the cracking was noted in 2025, inspecting sidewalls carefully for any new perishing, bulges or impact damage. The headlamp aim failure from September 2022 is worth a brief verification on a flat surface against a wall or garage door at night, confirming both beams have a flat, horizontal cutoff line just below the centre of the lamp unit and that they are not dazzling oncoming traffic. While the defect is categorised as present-and-repaired and the car subsequently passed on the same date, headlamp levelling motors and adjusters on this generation of Tucson can wear or seize, particularly if the rear load has been consistently heavy, so a functional check of the manual or automatic levelling system is worthwhile. Beyond the recorded items, a standard pre-purchase inspection should cover the brake discs and pads for lipping and binding calipers, the rear subframe and suspension arms for any surface corrosion given the vehicle's age and exposure to winter road treatments, and a scan for any stored engine management fault codes that would not be visible on an MOT but could indicate developing issues with emissions or sensor components.