2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · RO68 ULV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. The most recent test on 8 June 2026 at 67,923 miles passed with an advisory for front tyres being worn close to the legal limit. This follows a significant failure in June 2025 where the car was rejected for critical brake wear and structural tyre damage. While the vehicle passed immediately following these repairs, the recurring nature of consumable failures suggests that maintenance is only addressed when components reach the point of failure. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between June 2024 at 45,191 miles and June 2025 at 56,087 miles, the Tucson covered over 11,000 miles, which represents a slight spike above the annual average. However, the subsequent interval of 11,836 miles leading to the 2026 test shows a steady rate of use that explains the accelerated wear observed on the brake pads and tyres during that inspection periods. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system in person, as the 2025 failure revealed thin front pads and dangerously low nearside rear pads. This indicates a potential for uneven wear or sticking calipers which could lead to premature degradation of the new components. The 2026 advisory regarding edge-wear on the front tyres suggests a possible alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require investigation. Given the previous failure for sidewall cuts reaching the cords, a thorough check of all tyre sidewalls is necessary to ensure no further structural damage is present.