2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · FX18 UAT

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate valid until January 2027, though the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of deferred upkeep. While the car passed its most recent inspection on 20 January 2026 at 53,574 miles, the record shows a failure just three days prior due to an emissions breach and multiple suspension component warnings. The fact that the vehicle required a re-test to clear an exhaust carbon monoxide failure suggests the engine management or catalytic system may have been neglected, while the persistent suspension advisories indicate that the chassis is beginning to show its age. Annual mileage remains consistent with typical usage, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year over the vehicle's eight-year lifespan. The odometer reading of 53,574 miles is modest for a 2018 model, suggesting the car has not been subjected to excessive motorway fatigue. However, the history of failures linked to basic consumables, such as the brake pads recorded at 1.5mm in January 2025 and the multiple tyre defects noted in January 2024, implies that previous owners have historically pushed components to their absolute limits rather than performing proactive maintenance. Prospective buyers should prioritise a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, specifically the offside front lower arm and the offside rear trailing arm, as these were flagged as worn in the most recent test. The slow retraction of the driver's seatbelt is a safety-critical item that requires immediate attention and may necessitate a replacement mechanism. Given the previous emissions failure, a cold-start assessment is recommended to ensure the engine runs cleanly without misfires or excessive exhaust smoke. Check the condition of all four tyres and the remaining thickness of the brake discs, as the vehicle's history suggests a tendency for these items to be replaced only when they reach a failing state.