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BL08 OEK

2008 Hyundai Tucson

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Tucson71,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OEK
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,878 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 92,872 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet hinges stiff

headlights dim

Pass 22 Jul 2024 89,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 89,416 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture over rear axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front --osr--over rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 86,417 miles

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

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

bonnet secondary catch not operating has intended

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 81,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler tube/breather corroding

surface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe components

Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On The Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Wearing Thin/Low On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And Hiding Center Seat Belt Stalk Under Child Seat ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 72,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front Bush In The Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On The Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush In The Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Wearing Thin/Low On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And Hiding Center Seat Belt Stalk Under Child Seat ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis and suspension components corroding

heavily corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,074 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,254 miles

offside front lower suspension arm,front mounting bush,rubber bonding deteriorated

unable to check condition of nearside rear and centre rear seat belts

Pass 9 May 2014 39,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,845 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes undercover

slight oil leak front diff area

Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,791 miles

nearside front lower forward suspension bush slightly displaced

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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BL08 OEK is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 71,860 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 BL08 OEK, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL08 OEK is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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