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B23 ADC

2009 Hyundai Tucson

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests42 (33 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,442 mi
Last recorded119,442 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Tucson68,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 ADC
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

33 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,442 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 148,969 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear back plate corroded

side step n/s and o/s mounting bracket corroded

wheel alignment required

Fail 5 Aug 2025 148,967 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear back plate corroded

side step n/s and o/s mounting bracket corroded

wheel alignment required

Pass 12 May 2025 112,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 145,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear chassis rail near anti roll bar has advanced corrossion underneath of vehicle has extensive corrossion

Fail 22 Aug 2024 145,914 miles

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

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear chassis rail near anti roll bar has advanced corrossion underneath of vehicle has extensive corrossion

Pass 13 May 2024 107,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 143,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 143,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 101,862 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 101,860 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both door repeaters not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 141,557 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 94,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 133,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,412 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,291 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 77,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 130,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring testable components.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 127,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 125,443 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,873 miles

Water/moisture in nearside side repeater.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 123,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,126 miles

Advise rearmost exhaust heat shield loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 123,268 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,083 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 121,449 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,111 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,459 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering archs and side steps covering sill areas

Fail 5 Oct 2012 119,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine mngmnt light on dash

plastic covering archs and side steps covering sill areas

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 113,720 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 105,593 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covering arches and sills covered by side step

Fail 29 Sep 2010 105,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covering arches and sills covered by side step

Fail 3 Oct 2009 96,461 miles

2 x rear tyres misshapen

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 96,461 miles

2 x rear tyres misshapen

Pass 15 Nov 2008 78,958 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 78,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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B23 ADC is a 2009 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 68,431 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 B23 ADC, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B23 ADC is a 2009 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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