2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · SA68 BOH

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 14 May 2026 at 55,116 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a strong indicator that the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical order during the most recent ownership period. The absence of any advisories or failures in the latest test suggests that previous minor issues have been addressed and that the car currently meets all roadworthiness standards without reservation. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of regular, moderate use. Between the August 2022 test at 23,744 miles and the May 2026 test at 55,116 miles, the car covered roughly 31,372 miles across nearly four years, averaging close to 7,800 miles annually. That figure sits slightly above the typical UK average but remains well within normal parameters for a family SUV of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, which implies the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than left standing for extended periods. Historically, the only recurring theme in the MOT record relates to front tyre wear. The tester flagged the nearside front tyre on 16 August 2022 at 23,744 miles and the offside front tyre on 12 May 2025 at 44,288 miles, both worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge. This pattern suggests the front suspension geometry, specifically tracking and camber settings, may be causing uneven tyre wear. A prospective buyer should have the front suspension inspected, paying close attention to wishbone bushes, track rod ends, and strut mounts, and should request a four-wheel alignment check before committing to purchase. Beyond tyres, the record is remarkably clean with no structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, braking defects, or suspension component advisories ever noted across five consecutive tests. Still, a physical underbody inspection is sensible given the vehicle's age, particularly around the rear subframe, sills, and brake lines where corrosion can develop without triggering an MOT advisory until advanced. The braking system and coil springs deserve a close visual check during any test drive, as these are common wear items on higher-mileage Tucsons that may not yet have reached a failure threshold.