2022 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-GDI 1.6L Petrol · OV22 EWT

A 2022 Hyundai Tucson with only two recorded MOT tests and an entirely clean pass record on both occasions would, on the surface, appear to carry an unblemished roadworthiness history, and that is broadly what the available data shows. The most recent test on 2 March 2026 recorded no defects or advisories whatsoever, which represents the strongest possible outcome on a current MOT. The earlier test on 16 January 2025 did flag two items: a minor windscreen damage notation, recorded under category 3.2 (a) (i) as not adversely affecting the driver's view, and an advisory for front brake pads wearing thin, listed under 1.1.13 (a) (ii). Both are routine, low-severity observations rather than failure items, and the absence of any further advisories at the 2026 test suggests the brake wear has either been addressed or has not yet progressed to a flagged level. Overall the trajectory is stable rather than deteriorating, although the dataset is shallow given that the vehicle only became MOT-testable in 2025. Against the average annual mileage for a four-year-old vehicle, this Tucson's recorded 60,762 miles works out to roughly 15,190 miles per year, which sits firmly on the higher side of typical usage for its age. That kind of accumulation is well above the UK average of around 7,000 to 9,000 miles annually, and it has clear mechanical implications: brake discs and pads, tyres, suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links and the clutch or automatic transmission fluid will all be subjected to noticeably more wear than they would be on a lower-mileage example of the same age. The advisory recorded on the 2025 test for thinning front brake pads is entirely consistent with this usage pattern, and a buyer should anticipate that consumable replacement intervals will be on the shorter, more frequent end of the spectrum rather than the longer end. For a prospective buyer, the priority mechanical checks on a test drive should centre on the components that have already shown wear in the record, beginning with the braking system. The front pads were thinning as of January 2025, so by the time of a viewing in late 2026 the fronts will almost certainly have been renewed at least once; the discs should be inspected for lipping, scorching, or surface corrosion, particularly on the inner edge where wear is often hidden, and the pedal should be tested for firmness, travel, and any judder under hard braking which would suggest disc distortion. The rear brakes should not be neglected either, as the high annual mileage will have worked them just as hard, and any binding or sticking caliper will manifest as a dragging sensation, uneven handbrake pull, or hot wheels after a short drive. Given that the 2026 test recorded no brake-related defects, the system is currently legal, but a fresh inspection of pad material thickness and disc condition remains essential before purchase. The minor windscreen damage noted in 2025 is unlikely to have been a structural concern at the time, but it warrants a close visual check at the point of sale for any propagation, particularly if the damage sits within the driver's primary line of sight as defined by the swept area of the windscreen wiper blades. Beyond the recorded items, the higher-than-average mileage means the suspension should be exercised over uneven surfaces to listen for knocking from the front anti-roll bar drop links, strut top mount bearings, and lower control arm bushes, all of which are known wear items on Tucson chassis of this generation. Steering should be checked for vagueness, clonks on full lock, and any pulling to one side, while the tyres should be examined for even shoulder wear across both axles, as inner-edge wear often points to worn suspension geometry rather than alignment alone. A scan for any warning lights, hesitation, or unusual transmission behaviour on a warm engine is also advisable given the miles covered, and a service history that confirms recent brake fluid, coolant, and transmission oil changes will go a long way toward reassuring any buyer that the higher mileage has been managed appropriately.