2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · RF16 UTM

The Hyundai Tucson’s MOT history presents a stable but unusual pattern, with the most recent tests—both passed and failed—occurring just over a year ago in June 2025 at 66,357 miles. The absence of defects in any of the five recorded entries suggests no major mechanical or structural issues were identified by the tester, though the duplicate pass/fail entries on the same date raise questions about administrative accuracy rather than vehicle condition. No advisories or recurring faults appear in the provided records, indicating that if maintenance was neglected, it did not manifest in critical failures during these tests. The lack of defects over nearly three years of testing—from June 2023 to June 2025—implies either meticulous upkeep or that the vehicle’s wear has remained within acceptable limits for its age and mileage. The mileage accumulation of 66,357 miles over roughly 10 years aligns closely with the average for its age, suggesting consistent but not excessive use. However, the clustering of tests in June 2023 and 2025—with just a single entry in 2024—hints at either sporadic MOT testing or a history of deferred renewals. The 8,746-mile jump between the 2024 test (56,310 miles) and the 2025 retest (66,357 miles) over a year suggests either a period of higher usage or a delay in booking the subsequent MOT. Without additional context, this gap does not necessarily indicate neglect, but it does warrant closer inspection of wear items that might have been overlooked during that interval. For a prospective buyer, the absence of defects in the MOT record is a positive sign, but the lack of advisories means no prior warnings about potential issues. Key areas to examine in person include the suspension components—specifically the bushings, coil springs, and anti-roll bars—for signs of wear or corrosion, given the vehicle’s age. The braking system should be checked for uneven pad wear, binding calipers, or glazed discs, particularly since no advisories were logged, which could imply deferred maintenance. Structural integrity, especially around wheel arches and underbody panels, should be scrutinised for corrosion, as the MOT record provides no evidence of prior rust-related concerns. Finally, given the mileage pattern, a thorough inspection of tyre condition—including tread depth and sidewall integrity—would be prudent, as uneven wear or low tread could indicate alignment or suspension issues not captured in the MOT.