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BJ56 AKY

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,864 mi
Last recorded138,864 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 AKY
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 138,864 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 129,079 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underneath vehicle corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2024 129,078 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underneath vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2023 114,538 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 114,355 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel filler / breather pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2022 108,012 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 108,012 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2021 105,596 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 103,349 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 101,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,738 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 96,738 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,288 miles

Front pads getting low..

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,777 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,411 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,297 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 55,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,615 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,940 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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BJ56 AKY is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,161 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 BJ56 AKY, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 AKY is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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