2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · NL66 BAA
2016 Hyundai Tucson (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 79,583 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI TUCSON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL66 BAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 79,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL66 BAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Hyundai Tucson (NL66 BAA) between November 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
NL66 BAA Mileage History
- 22/11/202469,215 mi
- 29/11/202469,216 mi+1 mi
- 08/04/202572,840 mi+3,624 mi
- 31/03/202679,342 mi+6,502 mi
- 15/04/202679,583 mi+241 mi
Average of roughly 7,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Tucson (TL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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