2020 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · SB69 UDN

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 3 September 2025 at 49,496 miles, passed but flagged slight play on both nearside and offside front track rod end ball joints. This is a notable shift from the clean bill of health recorded in September 2023 at 26,806 miles. The trend is not sharply worsening, but it does indicate that front-end wear items are now entering a monitoring phase. The vehicle has not suffered any outright failures since a tyre and brake pad advisory escalated into a failure in September 2024, which was subsequently rectified the same day. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 8,250 miles per year, which is typical for a family SUV of this age. The record shows a steady climb from 25,089 miles in December 2022 to 37,784 miles by September 2024, then a jump to 49,496 miles by September 2025. That final year accounts for nearly 11,700 miles, suggesting heavier recent use or a change in ownership pattern. The gap between the December 2022 and September 2024 tests is unusually long at nearly two years, which may reflect a period of lighter use or a lapsed MOT followed by a fresh test. No glaring anomalies exist, but the acceleration in annual mileage warrants attention to high-wear components. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering. The recurring track rod end play flagged in 2025, combined with the tyre wear noted in 2024, points to possible alignment issues or neglected greasing of joints. Check the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for uneven wear, and have a workshop measure steering linkage play on a ramp. The front brake pads were below 1.5 mm in September 2024, so verify current pad thickness and inspect the disc faces for scoring or lipping. The parking brake efficiency advisory from December 2022, noting it only just met the required threshold, suggests the handbrake system may need cable adjustment or shoe replacement, particularly if the vehicle has been used on steep gradients. Finally, examine the underside for corrosion on suspension mounting points and brake lines, as the increased annual mileage in recent years may have exposed the underbody to more road salt and moisture.