2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · YP67 TVW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 30 April 2026 at 85,346 miles passed despite several defects, including thin front brake pads and a perishing offside rear tyre. These issues, combined with an active TPMS light, indicate that the owner tends to address components until they reach the point of failure or exhaustion. While the vehicle passes, the mechanical state of consumables is deteriorating. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles annually. There is a significant gap of over 15,000 miles between December 2023 and May 2025, followed by a rapid accumulation of nearly 13,000 miles in the fourteen months leading up to the April 2026 test. This surge in usage explains the sudden MOT failure in May 2025 where two tyres were found to have tread depth below the legal 1.6mm limit. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the braking system, as the record shows the parking brake efficiency only marginally met requirements in both December 2023 and December 2023. This recurring flag suggests a need for adjustment or inspection of the cables and mechanisms. The thin front brake pads noted in the 2026 test further confirm that the system requires attention. Additionally, the repeated reports of cracking and perishing tyres across 2023 and 2026 suggest the rubber compound is reaching the end of life, which may necessitate a full set of replacements regardless of remaining tread depth.