2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T-GDI Mhev S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric · NE11 HAG

Tyre wear on the nearside front is the only mechanical flag in the MOT record, with the 2024‑11‑21 advisory noting tread approaching the legal minimum. Apart from that, the vehicle cleared a subsequent test on 8 December 2025 with no defects recorded, indicating that the overall roadworthiness profile has remained stable and free of recurring failures. At just 24 789 miles after five model years, the average annual accumulation is roughly 4 950 miles, well below the typical UK usage rate. The relatively low mileage suggests limited wear on high‑frequency components such as brake pads, clutch, and tyre tread, but it also means the car has spent a proportion of its life stationary, which can allow age‑related degradation of rubber seals, hoses and bushings despite the modest kilometre count. When inspecting the vehicle, give the front tyre a close visual and tactile appraisal: confirm tread depth exceeds 1.6 mm uniformly across the tread face, check the sidewalls for cracks, bulges or exposed cords, and assess whether the wear pattern is even or indicates misalignment. During a low‑speed test drive, feel for any vibration or pulling to the right, which would corroborate the advisory and point to possible alignment or suspension issues that may need correction before the tyre is replaced. Beyond the tyre, examine age‑sensitive items that are not reflected in the MOT history: inspect the suspension bushes and ball joints for looseness or excessive play, listen for clunking over bumps, and test the steering for any wandering or binding. Verify that the brake pedal builds pressure smoothly without sponginess, and that the discs show no scoring or excessive rust. Finally, check the condition of the battery terminals, coolant hoses and rubber drive‑belt for signs of hardening or cracking, as these can emerge on low‑mileage vehicles that have spent extended periods idle.