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DA08 MDJ

2008 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,389 mi
Last recorded139,389 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Tucson71,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 MDJ
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 139,389 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 139,381 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to be safely tested due to failure items. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flexible coupling at rear differential. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 131,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 123,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on track control arm starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 123,748 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on track control arm starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 114,590 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 106,630 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 92,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,870 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,711 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 72,623 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,290 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 71,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,477 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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DA08 MDJ is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA08 MDJ, 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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DA08 MDJ is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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