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EJ10 GAL

2010 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,754 mi
Last recorded160,754 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai Tucson67,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 GAL
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 160,754 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 160,045 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing X2 buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 May 2024 153,295 miles

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

n/s steering rack damp

Fail 30 Apr 2024 153,295 miles

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

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

n/s steering rack damp

Pass 12 May 2023 146,725 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 146,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 142,061 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 132,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 125,402 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 123,638 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 118,154 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,615 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,115 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 96,115 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing Removed wheel, found 3 studs cross threaded repaired all three (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 96,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 81,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,182 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,182 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,797 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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EJ10 GAL is a 2010 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 67,548 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 EJ10 GAL, 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 16 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ10 GAL is a 2010 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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