2023 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi Phev 4X4A 1.6L Hybrid electric · PY23 KWB

The vehicle was most recently assessed on 5 June 2026 and holds a current MOT pass certificate, which is essential for road use. On that same date, a failure was issued for a nearside front windscreen wiper that did not clear the windscreen effectively due to a split in the wiper blade element. This is a typical service-interval item rather than a structural or mechanical concern, and the subsequent pass confirms it has since been rectified. With only one MOT record shown, the maintenance trend cannot be characterised as worsening or improving in any statistical sense, but the absence of any advisories relating to braking efficiency, suspension wear, tyres, lights, exhaust emissions, or corrosion is a positive early indicator for a three-year-old vehicle. The recorded mileage of 10,589 miles over approximately three years equates to around 3,530 miles annually, which is considerably below the national average. Such low usage may reflect a second vehicle, predominantly short urban journeys, or extended periods of standing. Mechanically, low annual mileage is not automatically beneficial. The plug-in hybrid powertrain may have spent long intervals un-driven with the combustion engine cold, potentially allowing condensation to accumulate in the engine oil and exhaust system, while the high-voltage traction battery requires regular cycling to maintain cell health and longevity. Conversely, consumables such as brake discs, pads, and callipers may exhibit surface corrosion or binding from lack of regular use rather than wear, and the 12V auxiliary battery is likely to have been subject to frequent shallow discharge events if the vehicle was used only intermittently. Given the clean MOT record and the low-mileage profile, a prospective buyer should carry out a targeted walk-round and test-drive inspection rather than relying on the MOT certificate alone. Externally, inspect the tyres for age-related perishing and sidewall cracking, as tyres degrade from calendar age regardless of tread depth, and verify that all four tyres are of matching specification and age. Examine the brake discs for any lip corrosion or signs of seized or binding callipers, which can manifest as a juddering sensation or uneven pulling under braking, and listen for any scraping or grinding noises that would suggest a caliper piston is sticking after prolonged standing. Test all electrical systems thoroughly, particularly the infotainment, reversing camera, sensors, and charging functionality, as dormant electrical faults often only become apparent when the vehicle is returned to regular use. A diagnostic health check covering the high-voltage battery state of charge and balance is strongly recommended for any used PHEV. Under the bonnet, even with low recorded mileage, calendar-based servicing remains critical. The engine oil and filter, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid all degrade with time irrespective of distance covered, and a Hyundai PHEV typically requires brake fluid renewal every two years and a coolant inspection on a similar interval. Inspect the undertray and engine bay for any signs of oil weepage, coolant staining, or corrosion from condensation that may have built up during extended idle stretches. On the test drive, ensure the petrol unit engages smoothly when the traction battery is depleted, listen for any unusual NVH from the engine, transmission, or rear electric drive module, and confirm that the regenerative braking system operates consistently. Finally, verify the service book history, as evidenced servicing at the correct intervals is the most reliable indicator of how this low-mileage PHEV has been cared for throughout its life.