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DS08 UPO

2008 Hyundai Tucson

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,358 mi
Last recorded85,358 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Tucson71,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 UPO
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 85,358 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 83,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,359 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 80,546 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 78,802 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,331 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Front Flexi Worn And Slight Leak Off Gases

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/f Strut Top Mount Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 74,331 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Front Flexi Worn And Slight Leak Off Gases

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/f Strut Top Mount Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,966 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,677 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 48,401 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,298 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 43,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,076 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

ns no plate lamp dim

slight leak os track rod end rubber

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,904 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,363 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,878 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 17,860 miles

both front discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 May 2011 17,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front discs worn

slight play in steering rack

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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DS08 UPO is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS08 UPO, 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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DS08 UPO is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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