2021 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-GDI HEV Auto 1.6L Hybrid electric · HT21 DXA

The Tucson presents a solid roadworthiness record as of its most recent MOT on 20 January 2026 at 53,305 miles, where it passed with zero defects. That clean sheet is significant. It indicates no active mechanical or structural faults at the point of testing, roughly five and a half months before today's date. The overall maintenance trend is stable and, in one respect, improving, since the only defect in the entire recorded history was a single tyre issue that was resolved before the very next test. Mileage accumulation sits at approximately 10,661 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a five-year-old vehicle. The intervals between tests show a consistent pattern of steady use. Between the February 2025 test at 48,437 miles and the January 2026 test at 53,305 miles, the car covered roughly 4,868 miles in just under eleven months. Earlier, between March 2024 at 35,641 miles and February 2025 at 48,437 miles, the increase was around 12,796 miles over a similar period, suggesting a phase of heavier use. There are no alarming gaps in the record that would raise suspicion of long-term standing or clocking. The sole recorded defect came on 29 February 2024 at 35,640 miles, when the tester flagged an offside rear tyre with a cut deep enough to expose the ply or cords. This is a notable finding. A cut reaching the cord structure is not simple tread wear. It suggests the tyre sustained a significant impact or was run in a compromised state, potentially from hitting a pothole or kerb at speed. The fact that the car passed its next test on 1 March 2024, just two days later, confirms the tyre was replaced promptly. That response indicates at least one attentive owner. Still, a buyer should inspect the full tyre set in person, paying close attention to sidewall condition on all four corners, and check for any uneven wear patterns that could point to alignment or suspension geometry issues not captured by the MOT. Beyond tyres, the complete absence of advisories or failures across four tests is unusual for a five-year-old vehicle and speaks to either light use, careful ownership, or both. A prospective buyer should still examine the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, and test the hybrid system's regenerative braking feel during a road drive. The clean MOT record provides reassurance, but it does not substitute for a hands-on mechanical inspection.