2017 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L Diesel · YP67 PCO

The most recent DVSA examination on 23 December 2025 returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this follows an earlier pass on 10 November 2025. These two consecutive clean outcomes suggest that the immediate safety-critical items are presently in sound condition, however the broader MOT narrative for this Tucson is not entirely without concern. Looking at the history over the last three years, there have been three failures alongside four passes, with the most recent failure in November 2025 citing excessively worn rear suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, together with a tyre advisory for both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear. Earlier, a failure in October 2024 was recorded against the parking brake system, with one side inoperative and overall efficiency below requirements, while the 2023 test issued advisories relating to slight play in a front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and worn, pitted rear inner brake discs on both sides. Taken together, the pattern points to a vehicle that has required fairly consistent suspension and brake attention but which currently appears to be in a stable and rectified state following the November 2025 repairs. With 73,451 miles recorded over approximately nine years, this Tucson is averaging around 8,161 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a family SUV of its age and not suggestive of either severe short-journey corrosion risk or extreme motorway mileage accumulation. There are no glaring gaps in the recorded mileage progression, and the annual rate implies regular rather than occasional use, which is generally favourable for keeping oil, brake fluid, and battery condition within healthy parameters. At this combined age and mileage, the 1.7 or 2.0 litre diesel or petrol drivetrain fitted to this generation should be approaching the upper end of its major service intervals, so confirming the timing belt or chain service schedule, fuel filter renewals, and recent oil and filter changes via the service book is advisable. The rear suspension arm bush failure recorded in November 2025 warrants particular scrutiny. Suspension arm pins or bushes that have worn excessively on both sides simultaneously often indicate either a manufacturing or material weakness in the component, prolonged use on poor road surfaces, or that the arms have been subjected to higher loads than expected, such as from carrying heavy loads or towing. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear axle over speed humps, rough tarmac, or during laden cornering, and check for any vagueness or wandering at the rear end. Inspect the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, particularly feathering or cupping, as the recent advisory regarding front edge wear suggests a geometry concern may still be present or that a wheel alignment has not yet been carried out following the suspension repair. Also physically inspect the new bushes for any premature perishing or cracking of the surrounding rubber. The parking brake failure from late 2024 and the advisories against both rear brake discs in 2023 together suggest the rear braking system has been a weak point. On a test drive, listen for any scraping, grinding, or squealing from the rear wheels, and verify that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline without needing excessive lever travel, as the previous failure involved one side being completely inoperative, often caused by a seized rear caliper, stretched or seized handbrake cable, or worn internal caliper mechanism. Given that the inner brake discs were noted as pitted and scored, although not seriously weakened at that time, these should now be inspected for further wear, and any corrosion ridges on the disc surface or binding caliper symptoms after standing should be assessed. Finally, given the vehicle's age, confirm the age of the tyres regardless of tread depth, as rubber compounds perish after around six years regardless of mileage, check the 12 volt battery for healthy cranking performance, and ensure brake fluid and coolant have been renewed on calendar-based schedules, as these degrade with time rather than mileage alone.