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DS58 GMG

2008 Hyundai Tucson

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,623 mi
Last recorded129,623 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Tucson71,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS58 GMG
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 129,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 120,945 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 120,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 110,652 miles

O/S/F/ MACPERSON STRUCT TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 28 Oct 2023 110,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

O/S/F/ MACPERSON STRUCT TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

UNDER BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 5 Nov 2022 103,992 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underbody surface rust

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 99,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 99,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexy joint breking up

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp lens discoloured

Offside Front headlamp lens discoloured

Offside jacking point corroded and broken

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack arms (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 82,763 miles

Front exhaust flexy joint breaking up

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 82,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexy joint breaking up

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,045 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,940 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 65,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera/phone holder etc in swept area of screen ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 60,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 60,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,044 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 53,041 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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DS58 GMG is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DS58 GMG, 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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DS58 GMG is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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