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A26 SAA

2005 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,457 mi
Last recorded48,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Tucson73,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SAA
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 48,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 43,968 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 39,693 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 32,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 32,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,992 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,199 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,270 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,919 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,727 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,544 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 25,544 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,781 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,648 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,888 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Tucson?

Based on 1,015,319 MOT tests across 133,490 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
7,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
133,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,491
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,035
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,164
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A26 SAA is a 2005 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 73,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Tucson fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 SAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Tucson typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A26 SAA registered?

A26 SAA is a 2005 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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