2005 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L Diesel · KF05 VHU
2005 Hyundai Tucson (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 134,226 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI TUCSON
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF05 VHU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2022
- 134,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF05 VHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Hyundai Tucson (KF05 VHU) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
KF05 VHU Mileage History
- 13/09/2022135,146 mi
- 13/09/2022134,226 mi-920 mi
Average of roughly -5,668,292 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Hyundai Tucson (TL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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