2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-GDI HEV Auto 1.6L Hybrid electric · GC21 OHA

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a failure on 19 June 2026. While the previous two years showed a stable and clean record, the most recent inspection indicates a sharp decline in maintenance standards regarding safety components. The presence of a missing fuel tank exhaust shield presents a specific fire risk, and the condition of the rear tyres being worn to the legal limit with uneven wear suggests that basic consumable checks were neglected prior to the test date. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per annum. Between the May 2024 test at 9,946 miles and the May 2025 test at 27,088 miles, the car covered over 17,000 miles, indicating a period of higher usage. However, the subsequent 19,544 miles covered before the June 2026 failure shows a return to typical usage levels which does not justify the sudden failure of tyres and hardware components. A buyer must verify the wheel alignment and suspension geometry, as the uneven wear on both rear tyres often points to incorrect tracking or worn suspension bushes and control arms. The missing exhaust shield requires immediate replacement to meet safety standards, and a physical inspection of the fuel system mounting points is necessary to ensure the shield was not lost due to impact or structural corrosion, especially given the 2025 note that the engine and undertrays were recently fitted.