2021 Hyundai Tucson N Line S T-GDI 1.6L Petrol · PK71 UOG

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson N Line S T-GDI presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile based on its official DVSA MOT history. The most recent test, conducted on 10 July 2025 at 14,205 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health was mirrored in the preceding test on 23 October 2024 at 11,802 miles, which also recorded no failures or advisories. The maintenance trend is therefore stable and positive, indicating that the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical and structural order across its two recorded annual inspections. The mileage accumulation pattern is notably low for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 2,841 miles per year over five years. Between the October 2024 test and the July 2025 test, the vehicle covered just 2,403 miles across an interval of roughly nine months, confirming consistently light use. The gap between the two recorded tests is slightly longer than a standard annual cycle, but the mileage progression is steady and unremarkable, with no sudden spikes or suspicious drops that might suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. Despite the clean MOT record, the low annual mileage warrants closer physical inspection by any prospective buyer. Vehicles covering fewer than 3,000 miles per year can develop issues unrelated to wear, including deteriorated rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and corroded exhaust components caused by short trips that prevent the drivetrain from reaching full operating temperature. Tyre age and sidewall condition should be checked independently of tread depth, as a 2021 vehicle with minimal use may still be running on its original rubber approaching five years of age. The Tucson N Line trim sits lower on firmer suspension than standard variants, so a physical inspection should include examination of the coil springs, dampers, and anti-roll bar links for any signs of weeping or play not yet severe enough to trigger an MOT failure. The underside should be inspected for surface corrosion on subframes and mounting points, particularly if the vehicle has been stored outdoors or driven on salted roads during winter. A short test drive should verify that the T-GDI engine idles smoothly and that the dual-clutch automatic transmission engages cleanly from cold, as these are common weak points not always caught under controlled MOT conditions.