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EA06 KCJ

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,458 mi
Last recorded139,458 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 KCJ
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,458 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 139,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2025 128,585 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 128,429 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 117,214 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 117,214 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 110,598 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 110,591 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,346 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 107,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,016 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 103,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,885 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,075 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,842 miles

emissions passed.emission to clean to generate print out

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Mar 2013 56,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Split in N/S/R tyre but no cords showing

Fail 5 Mar 2012 48,724 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Split in N/S/R tyre but no cords showing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,734 miles

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

rear brake discs surface corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,569 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 32,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,105 miles

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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EA06 KCJ is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA06 KCJ, 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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EA06 KCJ is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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