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DV08 LSY

2008 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,276 mi
Last recorded110,276 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Tucson71,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 LSY
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 110,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 110,276 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 103,404 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 103,404 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff bush worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 61,157 miles

unable to fully access metal brake pipes inside trunked areas

unable to fully access rear subframe and brake pipes as heavy covering of underseal has been applied

Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,896 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,719 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,058 miles

Central Rear fuel tank strap starting to corrode. OK at present.

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Particular filter corroding on ends, were sensors mount. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inside of tread, needs track checking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,739 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,863 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,285 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,992 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 17,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,920 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 10,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DV08 LSY is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 DV08 LSY, 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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DV08 LSY is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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