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DE55 MUC

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,396 mi
Last recorded138,396 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 MUC
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 138,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 138,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 136,502 miles

Engine management warning light is illuminated

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

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

Rear differential oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2025 136,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine management warning light is illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2024 131,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 126,643 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 126,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,351 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 98,421 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 89,640 miles

Front wipers marking screen

Nearside Front bottom ball joint leaking grease

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bottom ball joint leaking grease

Pass 4 May 2019 83,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 77,428 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 71,854 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,748 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 64,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,107 miles

brake pipes greased

rear brake pads

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,095 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,503 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,719 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,244 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,985 miles

advise front brake pads are getting low.

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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DE55 MUC is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DE55 MUC, 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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DE55 MUC is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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