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AV65 VNM

2016 Hyundai Tucson

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,356 mi
Last recorded137,356 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai Tucson48,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 VNM
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 137,356 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 136,694 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,446 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 107,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,357 miles

Central Front Front Grill Damaged

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 91,357 miles

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

Central Front Front Grill Damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,195 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,697 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 58,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,605 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 32,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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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AV65 VNM is a 2016 Hyundai Tucson in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV65 VNM, 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.

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AV65 VNM is a 2016 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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