2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T-GDI HEV Auto 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · MA21 UTE

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 21 March 2026 at 26,903 miles, but the record immediately preceding it reveals a pattern of deferred consumable maintenance. The vehicle failed its initial attempt on 20 March 2026 at 26,901 miles on three separate fronts: front tyre tread below the 1.6 mm legal limit, rear brake pads worn past the 1.5 mm minimum, and perishing rear tyres. Passing the very next day suggests the previous owner addressed these items only at the point of inspection rather than through proactive servicing. The trend is therefore one of reactive rather than preventative upkeep, with the tester also noting a recurring advisory for rear tyre cracking and perishing that carried over into the subsequent pass. At roughly five years old with 26,903 miles recorded, the Tucson has covered an average of approximately 5,381 miles per year, placing it well below the typical annual mileage for its age bracket. The MOT history shows a clear acceleration in usage over time. Between the March 2024 test at 14,993 miles and the March 2025 test at 18,658 miles, the vehicle covered 3,665 miles in twelve months. That figure then jumps significantly to 8,245 miles between March 2025 and March 2026, indicating a marked change in ownership pattern or usage intensity during the most recent year. The low overall mileage means structural corrosion and suspension fatigue are less likely concerns, but the sudden increase in annual mileage during the last twelve months places greater stress on consumable components that were already showing neglect. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the condition of the rear tyres, which have appeared as a defect or advisory in two consecutive MOT entries. Persistent perishing and cracking suggest the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary or exposed to UV degradation, and the remaining tread life should be assessed carefully. The rear brake pads were found below minimum thickness at the most recent test, so the condition of the rear brake discs should be examined for scoring or lipping, and the front brake pads and discs should be measured given that the front tyres were also found at the legal tread limit during the same failed attempt. The nearside and offside wiper blades were flagged as ineffective in the March 2025 failure, and while this was resolved for the pass, the windscreen should be checked for pitting or hazing that accelerates blade deterioration. The registration plate lamp defect from March 2024 was minor, but all exterior lighting functions should be verified, particularly the rear lamp cluster given the electrical complexity of a full hybrid Tucson Premium.