2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · MD66 OFE

A consistent pattern of tyre-sidewall perishing advisories across the recorded MOT history is the defining mechanical observation for this Tucson, although the overall roadworthiness record is otherwise clean. Between 2020 and late 2024 the vehicle passed every annual test without recorded failures, with the most recent examination on 18 December 2025 producing no defects at all. The single recurring theme is perishing or cracking noted on all four tyres in both 2021 and 2022, suggesting that the rubber compounds fitted at those intervals may have been susceptible to UV damage, or that the vehicle spent extended periods stationary between short journeys. Beyond those tyre entries, the history contains no advisories relating to braking performance, suspension components, exhaust integrity, lighting, or corrosion, which leaves the mechanical picture largely uncontested by the official data. Mileage accumulation is notably restrained for a vehicle now nine years into its life, with only 25,799 miles recorded across the seven MOT tests, equating to roughly 2,867 miles per year. The progression from the 2020 test through to the 2025 entry shows a slow but steady climb rather than the sharp increases that would suggest sustained motorway commuting or heavy daily use. This kind of low annual figure means that wear-sensitive consumables such as brake pads and discs, clutches (if applicable), and the upper engine oil seals are unlikely to have been stressed by continuous high-mileage operation. Conversely, prolonged standing periods can accelerate certain age-related degradation, particularly in brake calipers, brake hydraulic seals, rubber boots, drive belts, and the 12V battery, none of which the MOT tester would necessarily flag unless the vehicle was presented for testing after a recent run. Given the recurring tyre perishing advisories, a prospective buyer should inspect all four fitted tyres for sidewall cracking, ozone cracking between the tread grooves, and any deformation or bulging that may have developed since the last test. If the tyres still carry the original 2017 manufacture date, they should be replaced as a matter of safety regardless of tread depth, as rubber compounds typically harden and lose elasticity well before the legal tread minimum is reached. On a test drive, listen for any binding or scraping from the brake calipers during the first few applications from cold, as caliper slide pins and piston seals can seize when a vehicle is used only intermittently. Pay particular attention to any pulling under braking, uneven pedal feel, or a soft brake pedal, all of which can indicate hydraulic issues not detectable on an MOT roller brake test but common to low-mileage vehicles. Suspension refinement is another area worth scrutinising on a road test, specifically over uneven B-road surfaces and speed humps. Listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front and rear suspension, which can indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, top mounts, or coil spring seats, and feel for vague steering response or vibration through the wheel that might suggest perished suspension bushes or corroded steering linkages. With mileage this low there should be little expectation of significant mechanical fatigue in the powertrain, but it remains sensible to verify smooth cold starting, even tick-over, and the absence of any warning lights on the instrument cluster. Finally, confirm that the advisory items from 2021 and 2022 were addressed by replacement tyres, as the absence of further advisories since 2022 suggests this has already been done, though the present set should still be examined for current condition and date code.