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AV08 WFU

2008 Hyundai Tucson

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,261 mi
Last recorded115,261 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Tucson71,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WFU
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 115,261 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Drag Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 115,259 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due To Major Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Drag Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 110,134 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2021 110,134 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system badly corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 97,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

osr tyre perished

Fail 28 Jun 2018 97,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2017 93,375 miles

sills covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,546 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 86,195 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,529 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,776 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 54,758 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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
Full Hyundai Tucson reliability report

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AV08 WFU is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 71,860 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 AV08 WFU, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV08 WFU is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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