2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · KX16 YRL

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson presents a broadly stable maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT conducted on 24 February 2026 at 46,481 miles resulting in a pass. Two minor advisories appeared at that test: the nearside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, while the offside rear tyre showed slight damage, cracking, or perishing. These are consumable items rather than structural or mechanical defects, and their presence at a pass indicates the vehicle remains roadworthy but requires prompt tyre attention. No corrosion, suspension, braking, or emissions failures have been recorded in the last two years, suggesting the car has been kept in reasonable order through its most recent ownership. The mileage accumulation of roughly 4,648 miles per year over ten years is notably low for a vehicle of this type and age. The record shows steady, incremental use rather than long periods of dormancy or sudden high-mileage runs. The jump from 41,331 miles in February 2025 to 46,481 miles in February 2026 represents approximately 5,150 miles in twelve months, which is slightly above the long-term average but still within normal parameters for a single year. There are no suspicious gaps or implausible drops in the odometer record, and the annual testing pattern suggests consistent, if light, yearly use. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition, as these are the only areas where advisories have recurred over the past four years. The February 2025 test flagged worn and pitted front brake discs alongside thin front pads, while the February 2024 test noted thin rear pads. Although the most recent test carries no braking advisories, the pattern of disc and pad wear across consecutive years suggests the braking components have been working hard relative to the low mileage, possibly indicating repeated short journeys or a driving style that places uneven demand on the system. A close visual check of disc thickness, pad depth, and caliper operation is advisable, particularly at the front axle. The tyre wear pattern flagged in February 2026, specifically edge wear on the nearside front, warrants attention to the front suspension geometry. Edge wear on one side of a tyre typically points to misalignment of the tracking or camber rather than simple under-inflation, and on a vehicle with such low annual mileage this could indicate neglected alignment checks rather than aggressive driving. A four-wheel alignment check would be a prudent step before committing to the purchase. Beyond these items, the clean structural record with no corrosion advisories across five consecutive annual tests is reassuring for a ten-year-old SUV, though a thorough underbody inspection remains standard practice for any vehicle of this age.