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EJ56 VZM

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,076 mi
Last recorded78,076 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VZM
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,977 miles

3 litres oil added before test

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

engine noisy

Fail 3 Dec 2013 70,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

3 litres oil added before test

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

engine noisy

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,885 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked (DOT '05)

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 53,885 miles

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

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

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)

both rear tyres cracking badly due to age 235/60/16

parling brake travel high not yet at stop

Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,652 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 30 Nov 2011 42,652 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,394 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 24,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EJ56 VZM is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ56 VZM, 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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EJ56 VZM is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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