2016 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L Diesel · SF66 ABA

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 5 December 2025, although this followed an initial failure on the same day. Reviewing the history since 2022, there is a clear downward trend in the condition of the braking system. While the 2022 test was completely clean, subsequent years have seen a steady accumulation of advisories regarding worn, pitted, and scored brake discs and thinning pads across both the front and rear axles. This suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance in recent years. With a recorded mileage of 73,812 miles over approximately ten years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 7,381 miles per annum. This is considered typical for a vehicle of this age and class, indicating a balanced usage profile that avoids the extremes of heavy commercial wear or the degradation associated with prolonged standing. Mechanically, this mileage suggests that while major drivetrain components should remain robust, the vehicle is entering a phase where standard wear-and-tear consumables will require comprehensive replacement. The recurring advisories regarding the brake discs are of particular significance. Pitting and scoring often indicate surface corrosion or the use of worn pads that have damaged the disc face. During a test drive, the buyer should be alert for any pedal pulsation or shuddering under braking, which indicates disc warping. It is highly probable that both the front and rear discs and pads will require immediate replacement to ensure optimal stopping performance and to clear the existing advisories. Attention must also be paid to the tyres, specifically the nearside rear which was noted as cracking or perishing. This is a sign of rubber degradation due to age rather than tread wear. The buyer should inspect the sidewalls of all tyres for similar hairline cracks and verify the manufacture date codes to ensure no tyres are older than six years. Additionally, given the vehicle's age, a thorough review of the service history is essential to confirm that calendar-based maintenance, such as brake fluid flushes and coolant changes, has been performed regardless of the moderate annual mileage.