2019 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · SC68 KCU

The 2019 Hyundai Tucson presented a current and valid MOT pass dated 11 August 2026, achieved just six days after a previous test on 5 August 2026 had resulted in a fail. The earlier failure was driven by a dangerous nearside front tyre with tread depth below the statutory 1.6mm minimum, alongside several advisories including a nail in the nearside rear tyre, a worn trailing arm pin or bush on the nearside rear suspension, a child seat restricting adult belt inspection, and an internal headlight adjuster having been altered. The intervening pass with no defects recorded suggests the remedial work, principally the front tyre replacement and any associated rectification, was carried out to a satisfactory standard. However, when reviewing the broader MOT history, a discernible maintenance trend emerges: the 2024 test recorded brake pad wear and disc wear advisories at the front axle, while the 2025 test flagged tyre perishing on both front tyres and a worn lower suspension arm pin or bush on the offside rear, and the most recent test again highlighted a worn suspension bush on the nearside rear trailing arm. This repeated pattern of suspension component advisories and brake and tyre wear points to a vehicle undergoing the natural consumption of components typical of a mid-life SUV, and prospective buyers should be mindful of an evolving rather than worsening but nonetheless accumulating list of mechanical attentions required. With 54,076 miles recorded against a seven-year vehicle age, the Tucson is averaging roughly 7,725 miles per annum, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a privately owned family SUV of this vintage and represents consistent, moderate usage rather than extremes of low activity or high motorway mileage. There are no significant gaps or sudden mileage escalations evident across the recorded tests, with the odometer progression between annual tests reflecting a steady pattern of regular but not excessive driving. This usage profile is mechanically favourable as it tends to keep components such as the clutch, turbocharger, diesel particulate filter or petrol direct injection system, and brake system in regular working order without accelerating wear dramatically. The mileage is sufficient to have warranted replacement of original brake pads and discs, which the 2024 advisories confirm, and is consistent with the suspension bush wear flagged in 2025 and 2026, as these rubber components typically begin to degrade between 40,000 and 70,000 miles depending on road conditions. Given the recurring advisory concerning worn suspension arm pins or bushes, both on the rear axle in 2025 and again on the trailing arm in 2026, this represents the most significant area of mechanical concern in the recent history and warrants close attention from any prospective purchaser. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to any clonking or knocking noises emanating from the rear suspension when traversing speed humps, uneven road surfaces, or during sharp direction changes at low speed, as these symptoms commonly accompany worn trailing arm or lower arm bushes once wear progresses beyond the advisory threshold. Additionally, uneven or accelerated wear across the rear tyre shoulders, particularly on the nearside, may indicate that bush deterioration has allowed altered wheel geometry, and a four-wheel alignment check combined with a physical inspection of the bushes for cracking, splitting, or excessive radial play would be advisable prior to purchase. Should replacement be required, expect a cost in the region typically associated with rear suspension bush renewal on a Tucson of this generation, and it is worth negotiating this anticipated expenditure with the knowledge that the same component has now been flagged in two consecutive annual tests. Beyond the documented advisories, a vehicle of this age and mileage warrants a series of age-appropriate inspections irrespective of its MOT record. The tyre perishing advisories on both front tyres recorded in 2025 suggest sidewall cracking may still be present, and all four tyres should be physically examined for circumferential or shoulder cracking, particularly given that the replacement nearside front tyre fitted at the recent test should be confirmed as a quality brand with adequate tread depth. The brake discs flagged as worn in 2024 should be inspected for lipping, corrosion pitting around the outer edge, and any scoring, as standing corrosion from infrequent use can accelerate disc wear patterns. A 12V battery health check is strongly recommended as batteries in vehicles of this age commonly approach end of service life around the six to seven year mark, and the brake fluid, coolant, and if applicable automatic transmission fluid should be verified as recently serviced according to time rather than mileage intervals. Finally, the usual Hyundai Tucson considerations apply, including verification of full service history with timely oil and filter changes, inspection for any oil seepage around the engine and turbocharger area, and confirmation that the timing chain or belt replacement interval, depending on engine variant, has been observed, ensuring the vehicle is mechanically prepared for continued reliable service.