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BA16 USM

2016 Hyundai Tucson

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

278,249 mi
Last recorded278,249 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai Tucson48,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 USM
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 278,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 263,229 miles

undertrays /outer sill cover fitted

Fail 14 May 2024 263,229 miles

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

undertrays /outer sill cover fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 207,853 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 142,940 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,037 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 85,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,213 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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BA16 USM is a 2016 Hyundai Tucson in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA16 USM, 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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What year was BA16 USM registered?

BA16 USM is a 2016 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 30 August 2016.

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