2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T-GDI HEV Auto 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · SE21 KTV

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium T-GDI HEV Auto currently holds a clean and stable roadworthiness status. The most recent MOT, conducted on 18 June 2025 at 51,292 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This follows a similarly clean pass on 16 July 2024 at 37,620 miles. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural advisories appearing across the two recorded tests. A clean pass with no defects is a strong indicator that core safety systems, including brakes, suspension, steering, and structural integrity, met DVSA standards at the time of testing. The mileage accumulation pattern is consistent and unremarkable. Between the July 2024 test at 37,620 miles and the June 2025 test at 51,292 miles, the vehicle covered 13,672 miles over approximately eleven months. This equates to roughly 1,240 miles per month, which is slightly above the annualised average of 10,258 miles per year for a vehicle of this age. The higher recent usage suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle, which can be beneficial for hybrid battery conditioning and preventing long-term moisture ingress in exhaust and fuel systems. No anomalous gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record are present. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The Tucson's hybrid powertrain warrants a test drive under both electric-only and combined power modes to assess the high-voltage battery's state of health and the smooth engagement of the internal combustion engine. The absence of recorded defects does not preclude the presence of early-stage wear on consumable items such as brake discs, pads, and tyres, which degrade with the higher-than-average mileage recently accumulated. Suspension components, including front lower arm bushes and rear trailing arm bushes, should be inspected for perishing or play, as these are common failure points on heavier SUVs covering mixed urban and motorway mileage. A close visual inspection of the vehicle's underbody and wheel arches is advisable to confirm the absence of corrosion or structural damage not flagged during the MOT. The hybrid system's cooling circuits and the turbocharger's charge piping should be examined for leaks or carbon build-up, particularly given the T-GDI engine's direct injection system. The automatic transmission's shift quality under load should be evaluated for hesitation or harsh engagement, as dual-clutch or torque converter units can exhibit intermittent faults that do not trigger a test failure. The clean MOT history provides a solid baseline, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains the most reliable method to verify the vehicle's long-term mechanical integrity.