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DV08 LTJ

2008 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,984 mi
Last recorded78,984 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Tucson71,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,984 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,170 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,852 miles

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

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

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

front flexi exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2023 75,852 miles

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

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

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

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

front flexi exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,200 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 65,787 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 65,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,728 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,105 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,412 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 64,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,497 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,135 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,241 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 31,216 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,216 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,315 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,552 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 12,271 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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 LTJ is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LTJ, 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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What year was DV08 LTJ registered?

DV08 LTJ is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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