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DF08 GXM

2008 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,996 mi
Last recorded144,996 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Tucson71,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 GXM
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 144,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 144,975 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 127,876 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 117,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

all brake discs backing plates corroded

exhaust corroded in places

rear suspension components corroded

under-tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2022 117,238 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

all brake disc backing plates corroded

exhaust corroded in places

rear suspension components corroded

under-tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,140 miles

Brake Backing Plates Corroding Away (All Round Vehicle)

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack Leaking Oil Out Of N/S/F Steering Arm Boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Subframe & Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle & Suspension Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak Present At Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower Arm Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 113,140 miles

Brake Backing Plates Corroding Away (All Round Vehicle)

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack Leaking Oil Out Of N/S/F Steering Arm Boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Subframe & Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle & Suspension Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak Present At Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working O/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower Arm Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,972 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 110,970 miles

Position lamp not working N/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S/R Number Plate Light Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Lower Arm Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 106,062 miles

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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 96,982 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,101 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner faces (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,832 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 60,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,111 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 50,946 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,773 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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DF08 GXM is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DF08 GXM, 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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DF08 GXM is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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