2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · P50 CAP

A broadly clean MOT history defines this 2017 Hyundai Tucson, with seven consecutive passes since the 2020 test and only minor advisories logged. The most recent examination on 21 April 2026 was passed with no defects recorded, continuing an upward trend in roadworthiness after a cluster of advisory items in earlier years. Across the entire testing window, no component has been flagged as failed, no structural or corrosion advisories have appeared, and no emissions or lighting defects have been raised. The only mechanical advisories worth noting concern the rear brake discs in 2025 and a set of front tyre wear observations in 2021. Taken together, the record presents a stable, well-mannered testing profile rather than one showing deterioration or recurrent component weaknesses. At approximately 34,350 miles over nine years, annual mileage works out at around 3,800 miles per year, which is markedly low for the vehicle's age. Tests have been carried out annually without any gaps, including the 2020, 2021, and 2022 examinations during the periods of reduced driving activity associated with that era, suggesting the car remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. Low annual mileage of this nature typically means less wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, turbocharger, and engine internals, but it can also bring secondary considerations such as extended standing time between journeys. For this Tucson, however, the consistency of testing and absence of any battery, exhaust, or corrosion advisories indicates the vehicle has remained in active service throughout its life. The mileage progression between tests also appears orderly, with no sudden jumps or implausible readings that would raise concerns about odometer integrity. For a prospective buyer, the rear brake disc advisories from May 2025 are the most relevant mechanical pointer. Both rear discs were noted as worn but not excessively at the last test, and given the very low mileage accumulation since then, they are unlikely to have reached minimum thickness in the intervening period. On a test drive, listen for any scraping or metallic noise from the rear axle under light braking, and feel for any pulsation through the brake pedal or vibration through the rear of the vehicle under firm application, as either could indicate the discs have thinned unevenly or developed a lip. Visually inspect the rear discs through the wheel spokes for a sharp outer edge, deep scoring, or surface rust pitting, and check that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline without needing excessive lever travel, as rear calipers on Tucson models of this generation can suffer from sticky mechanisms with age. The 2021 front tyre advisories flagged inner-edge wear on both fronts, sidewall perishing on all four tyres, and tread depth down to 3mm, which warranted attention at the time. Although the tyres would almost certainly have been replaced since, the inner-edge wear pattern is worth confirming has not returned, as it commonly points to suspension geometry issues such as worn front strut top mounts, droop links, or suspension bushes. On a test drive, pay attention to steering geometry over uneven roads, particularly any pulling to one side, vague off-centre feeling, or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and potholes. Inspect all four tyres for cracking in the sidewall grooves, uneven shoulder wear, and ensure the sizes remain 225/60/17 as originally specified. Aside from these specific points, the absence of any structural, underbody, or fluid-leak advisories across seven tests suggests no immediate concerns elsewhere, though a thorough underside inspection and a check for any fresh corrosion around suspension mounting points, brake pipe unions, and the exhaust hangers would be prudent given the vehicle's age.