2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · WK16 VCJ

This 2016 Hyundai Tucson presents in sound mechanical order with an improving maintenance trend, demonstrated by a clean pass on April 21, 2026, at 70,405 miles. The vehicle successfully resolved a persistent steering joint issue that culminated in a test failure the previous year. Specifically, the offside front track rod end ball joint was noted with slight play during the April 2024 test at 59,970 miles, progressed to excessive play causing a test failure at 65,082 miles on April 15, 2025, and was subsequently rectified to secure a pass later that same day. Accumulating 70,405 miles over its ten-year lifespan yields an average of roughly 7,040 miles annually, representing typical domestic use for a mid-size SUV. The mileage accumulation remained consistent year on year, save for a minor extension between the May 2022 test at 48,299 miles and the April 2024 test at 59,970 miles, which reflects a slightly reduced annual usage rhythm during that period. Earlier tests show standard consumable wear, including front brake pads wearing thin and a defective rear wiper blade in May 2019 at 25,300 miles, alongside symmetrically worn front tyres in July 2020 at 35,031 miles. Prospective buyers should prioritize an in-person check of the front steering and suspension geometry to ensure the newly replaced track rod end was correctly aligned and that no secondary wear transferred to the steering rack. A thorough inspection of the front brake discs and pads is also prudent given the historical wear noted in earlier years, alongside a check of the tyre tread depths across all four corners to confirm balanced contact patches.