2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T-GDI 1.6L Petrol · FV21 DWX

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T-GDI currently holds a clean MOT certificate issued on 7 May 2026 at 59,169 miles, with zero defects recorded. That result is significant because it follows a failure just eight days earlier on 30 April 2026 at 59,114 miles, where the tester flagged worn front brake pads on both sides, a non-functioning nearside headlamp dipped beam, and four tyre-related defects including a nail in the nearside rear. The rapid retest and pass indicate those specific items were rectified promptly, suggesting the previous owner addressed the failures rather than ignoring them. The broader maintenance trend is therefore stable, with no evidence of recurring structural or mechanical faults persisting across multiple test cycles. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. The vehicle accumulated 29,180 miles by April 2024, then added 17,021 miles over the following twelve months to reach 46,201 miles by April 2025, before climbing another 12,968 miles to the current 59,169 miles by May 2026. That equates to roughly 11,800 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests regular rather than sporadic use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in the odometer record that would raise concern about clocking or prolonged storage. The April 2026 failure is the most informative entry for a prospective buyer. The simultaneous wear on both front brake pads and the presence of four tyre defects, including a puncture, point toward a period of deferred consumable upkeep. Tyre wear appearing on the edges across all four corners, first noted as early as April 2024 on the nearside front, could indicate prolonged under-inflation, aggressive driving, or worn suspension geometry such as tracking misalignment or deteriorating suspension bushes. A buyer should inspect the inner and outer sidewalls of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns and have the front suspension and steering components checked for play. The front brake discs should also be measured for thickness and scoring, given that the pads were worn thin enough to trigger a failure only days before the clean retest. The nearside headlamp fault was likely a bulb failure, but the headlamp aim and lens condition should still be verified to rule out water ingress or damage. Overall, the vehicle presents as mechanically sound following its latest pass, but the tyre and brake wear pattern warrants a focused physical inspection of the running gear before purchase.