2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · SJ12 CAN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive component replacement rather than preventative care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 50,993 miles identified multiple wear items including thin rear brake pads and worn discs alongside perishing front tyres. This follows a clean result in 2024 that followed an initial failure due to an ABS fault. While the car consistently passes, the recurring appearance of brake issues suggests that components are only addressed once they approach failure limits. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old Tucson, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between March 2019 at 17,976 miles and May 2020 at 25,466 miles, where the vehicle covered over 7,000 miles in fourteen months. This low annual usage explains the recurring advisories regarding perishing tyres in both 2020 and 2025, as rubber components degrade due to age and lack of movement rather than simple tread wear. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the braking system and electronics. The history shows an recorded ABS failure in August 2024 and consistent rear brake wear through 2025, necessitating a check of the sensors and the physical condition of the caliper pistons. Given the repeated reports of cracking and perishing on tyres, the sidewalls of all four tyres should be examined for dry rot, as the low mileage often masks structural degradation of the rubber that tread depth alone cannot reveal.