2015 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · MK65 YCY

The Hyundai Tucson’s most recent MOT test on 2025-04-10 confirms it remains roadworthy, with no defects or advisories recorded across the last two annual tests. However, the record reveals an unusual anomaly: a duplicate entry for 2024-04-10, where the vehicle failed before passing the same day. This suggests either a clerical error or a rapid resolution of a minor issue, but no faults were documented in either instance. The absence of recurring advisories or defects in the past three tests indicates the vehicle has not experienced persistent mechanical failures. Still, the lack of any recorded issues does not preclude hidden wear—particularly on high-mileage components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or drivetrain joints—given the vehicle’s age and mileage. The recorded mileage of 150,701 miles over approximately 11 years equates to an average of 13,700 miles per year, which is elevated for a vehicle of this age. This suggests either consistent heavy usage or prolonged periods of inactivity followed by rapid accumulation. Notably, there is a 13-month gap between the 2023-03-27 and 2022-04-07 tests, which could imply the vehicle was either stored or driven infrequently during that period. The subsequent tests in 2024 and 2025 occur at regular intervals, but the spike in mileage between 2023 and 2024—from 130,000 to 140,000 miles—indicates accelerated usage. While this doesn’t inherently signal neglect, it does warrant scrutiny of components subjected to higher stress, such as brake calipers, disc rotors, and transmission fluid condition. Given the lack of documented faults, a prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components, including the condition of rear and front bushes, coil springs for signs of fatigue or corrosion, and binding calipers or warped brake discs. The high mileage also raises concerns about drivetrain integrity—particularly the constant velocity (CV) joints, differential seals, and transfer case fluid—all of which may exhibit wear without obvious external signs. Structural corrosion, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, should be checked, as this is common in vehicles of this age and mileage. Finally, the interior’s wear—such as dashboard cracks, gearshift or pedal play, and electrical faults—can provide clues about the vehicle’s overall care, even if the MOT record remains clean.