2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · SW18 LMM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on 14 May 2026 at 51,881 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of recent instability, as evidenced by a failure occurring just two days prior at 51,878 miles. That failure identified an ABS warning lamp and a handbrake reaching the end of travel. The fact that the vehicle passed immediately after these defects suggests the owner addressed these specific braking and electronic faults to regain compliance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-to-moderate usage, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between the May 2023 test at 30,662 miles and the 2025 test at 44,454 miles, the car covered 13,792 miles, indicating a steady usage profile. The recent interval of 7,427 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests shows a slight increase in annual mileage but does not subject the components to excessive mechanical stress. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the ABS fault and handbrake adjustment issues are fully resolved. The 2024 record noted play in the offside front track rod end ball joint at 37,416 miles, which necessitates a check of the steering linkage and suspension bushes for further wear or degradation. Given the recent brake-related failure, checking for binding calipers or uneven brake pad wear is also advisable to ensure no underlying mechanical neglect persists.