2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · PY66 ENF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear improving maintenance trend over the last three years. Following a failure in February 2023 at 50,158 miles, the Tucson passed subsequent tests with no defects recorded. This reflects a consistent streak of clean passes in 2024, 2025, and 2026, indicating that the mechanical and safety components have been maintained to a DVSA standard since the initial failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per annum. Between January 2024 and January 2026, the car covered 11,743 miles, showing a regular pattern of use rather than long periods of inactivity. The short interval between the February 2023 failure and the April 2023 re-test at just 100 miles later suggests the owner was proactive in addressing the specific faults identified by the tester rather than delaying repairs. While the recent history is clean, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension components, which typically wear at this mileage bracket. At 70,000 miles, rubber bushes and coil springs often show signs of degradation or cracking. The buyer should also check for minor corrosion on the brake discs and uneven wear, as the MOT record does not flag binding calipers or thinning pads in recent tests. Checking the structural integrity of the chassis remains a priority to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed despite the clean visual inspections of the MOT history.