2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · WA16 PKY
2016 Hyundai Tucson (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 75,531 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI TUCSON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA16 PKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 75,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA16 PKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Hyundai Tucson (WA16 PKY) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WA16 PKY Mileage History
- 17/02/202360,453 mi
- 27/03/202465,933 mi+5,480 mi
- 19/03/202572,490 mi+6,557 mi
- 26/03/202675,531 mi+3,041 mi
- 31/03/202675,531 mi
Average of roughly 4,839 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Tucson (TL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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