2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · HT18 ETV

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson holds a current MOT valid until August 2026, having passed its most recent test on the 18th of August 2025 at 49,470 miles. That followed a failure on the same day for split wiper rubbers, a defect promptly rectified before the pass. The maintenance trend is broadly stable. Recurring advisories around under-trays obscuring inspections and front brake pads wearing thin point to a vehicle that is being used and wearing as expected, rather than suffering from escalating mechanical faults. The tester flagged a minor hand brake lever travel advisory on both the fail and pass entries, a low-level item that has not worsened enough to cause failure. No structural corrosion, suspension failure, or braking system dangerous faults appear in the record. Mileage progression tells a consistent story. The car recorded 20,120 miles in June 2022, 34,819 miles by August 2023, 42,963 miles in August 2024, and 49,470 miles in August 2025. That is a steady rise of roughly 6,000 to 8,000 miles per year, typical for a family SUV doing regular mixed driving. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that suggest long periods of standing or clocking. The annual tests have been completed each August, indicating a pattern of routine upkeep rather than neglect. A buyer should still inspect the front brake pads and discs in person, given the repeated advisory about pads wearing thin at the last test. The hand brake lever travel advisory, while minor, warrants a functional check on a gradient to confirm the system holds securely without excessive movement. The persistent under-tray advisory means a buyer should request the shields be removed before inspection, or examine the underside themselves, to verify the condition of suspension components, brake lines, and structural underbody for corrosion or impact damage that the tester could not fully assess on previous occasions. The 2023 advisory for a slightly worn offside rear axle swivel pin and bush is worth monitoring. At the time it was a minor wear item, not a failure, but a buyer should check rear suspension bushings, ball joints, and swivel hubs for play or deterioration, particularly if the vehicle has been used on rough roads or light off-road conditions. Tyre condition advisories in 2022 for cracking and perishing across all four wheels suggest the previous owner may have allowed age-related deterioration before replacement, so a close inspection of current tyre date codes, sidewall condition, and tread depth is advisable. Overall, the record reflects a mechanically sound vehicle with no serious structural or safety-critical failures, but the pattern of minor advisories underlines the importance of a thorough pre-purchase inspection.