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AV55 UPA

2005 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,922 mi
Last recorded170,922 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Tucson73,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 UPA
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 170,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front disc backing cover corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Fail 26 Nov 2021 170,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front disc backing cover corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Pass 3 Dec 2020 166,529 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 166,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 157,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear x2 tyres crcaking in tread

Pass 10 May 2018 147,304 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 147,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 135,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges & close to wear limit!

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

tracking required

Fail 5 Jun 2017 135,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges & close to wear limit!

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

tracking required

Fail 19 May 2017 135,774 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded oil cooler leaking (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

tracking required

Pass 18 May 2016 122,664 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 122,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 109,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,631 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,458 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 79,252 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,979 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 53,964 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 53,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,012 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear pads look low.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,398 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,587 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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AV55 UPA is a 2005 Hyundai Tucson in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AV55 UPA, 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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AV55 UPA is a 2005 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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