2020 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · YY69 EWS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding the braking system. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 64,371 miles, it failed earlier that same day due to an inoperative registration plate lamp and incorrect headlamp aim. The most significant concern is the parking brake efficiency, which has barely met the legal threshold across the last three annual tests. This persistence suggests a lack of proactive maintenance on the mechanical linkage rather than a sudden failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per year. The car progressed from 38,738 miles in January 2023 to 48,187 miles by February 2024, followed by another 8,466 miles to reach 56,653 in January 2025. This steady usage indicates the vehicle has been subjected to regular driving rather than long periods of standing, which explains the gradual wear on consumable components like tyres noted in the record. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the parking brake mechanism and the front brake assembly. The history notes thin rear pads at 48,187 miles and pitted front discs at 56,653 miles. Given that the parking brake has consistently hovered at the failure limit, a technician should check for stretched cables, seized adjustment mechanisms, or worn rear shoes. Additionally, the offside front tyre was flagged for uneven wear in 2025, which may indicate an alignment issue or a worn suspension bushing that requires verification to prevent further tyre damage.