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AF03 DAD

2016 Hyundai Tucson

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,957 mi
Last recorded34,957 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai Tucson48,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 DAD
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 34,957 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 31,568 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 31,568 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 27,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear heat shield at rear silencer insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2024 27,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear heat shield at rear silencer insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2023 23,587 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 19,138 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 19,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 14,889 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 10,472 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 6,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Rear wiper split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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AF03 DAD is a 2016 Hyundai Tucson in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 48,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF03 DAD, 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 10 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 DAD registered?

AF03 DAD is a 2016 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is AF03 DAD safe to buy?

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