2019 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · MM69 KNE

This 2019 Hyundai Tucson currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 30 January 2026 at 54,406 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly stable, though the pattern of tyre-related advisories and failures suggests cosmetic and consumable upkeep has been inconsistent rather than systematically neglected. The most recent failure on 27 January 2026, just three days before the clean pass, was driven entirely by four tyres falling below or near the 1.6mm legal minimum, including a nearside rear tyre flagged for cracking and perishing. That the car passed cleanly three days later indicates the owner replaced all four tyres immediately before retesting, which is a positive sign of rectification but raises the question of why they were allowed to deteriorate to failure standard in the first place. The vehicle has covered 54,406 miles over roughly seven years, averaging approximately 7,772 miles per year, which is typical for a family SUV of this age. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable, with no sudden jumps or suspiciously long dormant periods. The 2022 test recorded 32,868 miles, the 2023 test 41,664 miles, the 2025 test 49,327 miles, and the 2026 tests 54,398 to 54,406 miles, confirming consistent annual use without gaps that would suggest extended standing or clocking concerns. Buyers should focus their in-person inspection on the condition of the newly fitted tyres to confirm they are a matching set of reputable brand and correctly inflated, given the recurring pattern of uneven wear and perishing noted across multiple tests. The November 2023 test at 41,664 miles flagged worn front brake pads, worn and pitted front and rear brake discs, and a defective wiper blade, all of which are consumable items that may have since been replaced but should be physically verified for remaining life. The repeated appearance of rear brake disc wear and cracking tyres on the nearside rear corner in particular warrants a close check of the rear suspension geometry and shock absorbers, as uneven wear patterns can point to a binding caliper or a worn suspension bush rather than simple neglect. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is also advisable, as the record contains no structural advisories but the vehicle is now approaching seven years old and salt exposure over multiple winters may have begun to affect subframes, brake lines, and mounting points.