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DY06 RTU

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,550 mi
Last recorded161,550 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 RTU
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 161,550 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 158,763 miles

slight corrosion on rear both outer sills

Fail 12 Jun 2025 158,762 miles

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

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps misty, will clean (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where pipe meets flex, pipe burst on brake tester (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where pipe meets flexie hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 156,591 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2024 156,588 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2023 152,496 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 152,496 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 144,334 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 144,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 137,607 miles

Advise general corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2020 132,593 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 126,793 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 120,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 114,543 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 114,542 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,671 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 105,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded on edges and n/s front binding

Pass 14 Mar 2015 97,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres badly perished and cracked between tread.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,227 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 83,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,355 miles

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 12 Mar 2010 33,303 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,045 miles

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

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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DY06 RTU is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,161 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 DY06 RTU, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY06 RTU registered?

DY06 RTU is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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