2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · SL67 TKT

The 2017 Hyundai Tucson presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 September 2025 at 87,912 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is particularly significant because it follows a failure just two days earlier on 15 September 2025 at 87,911 miles, where the tester flagged an ABS warning lamp, elevated exhaust carbon monoxide levels, both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit, and a nearside rear service brake showing fluctuation. The fact that all five identified defects were rectified within 48 hours suggests the previous owner addressed the issues promptly rather than deferring them. The MOT record from that point forward shows no further advisories or failures, indicating the vehicle was returned to a compliant and roadworthy standard. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the October 2022 test at 50,501 miles and the October 2023 test at 63,826 miles, the vehicle covered 13,325 miles in twelve months. The following year, from October 2023 to October 2024, it added 14,044 miles, reaching 77,870 miles. The most recent interval, from October 2024 to September 2025, shows 10,042 miles added. This pattern reflects steady, typical use of roughly 9,700 to 14,000 miles per year, with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. A buyer inspecting this Tucson in person should focus on the components that failed in the September 2025 test. The ABS warning lamp fault warrants a diagnostic scan to confirm the ABS module, wheel speed sensors, and associated wiring are functioning correctly, as intermittent faults can resurface without obvious symptoms during a brief test drive. The elevated carbon monoxide reading points to a potential catalytic converter efficiency issue or a rich running condition, so the exhaust system and engine management sensors deserve a thorough check, particularly under load. Both rear tyres were flagged as worn on their edges, which is a classic indicator of worn rear suspension bushes, misaligned tracking, or deteriorated dampers causing uneven contact patch loading. The nearside rear brake fluctuation, though noted as not excessive, suggests a possible warped disc or sticking caliper that may have been replaced but should be verified by checking for uneven disc thickness and smooth caliper slide operation. Beyond these specific items, a general underbody inspection for corrosion around the rear subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake line connections is prudent given the vehicle is now nine years old.