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EK56 XGN

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

197,587 mi
Last recorded197,587 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 XGN
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 197,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ear sub-frame/Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Mar 2025 183,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 183,012 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 173,121 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 160,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 147,186 miles

Under trays fitted.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 134,612 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 134,612 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 125,097 miles

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Feb 2019 110,450 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 98,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,021 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under car trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 90,005 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,325 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 82,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,072 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 55,072 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,421 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,852 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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EK56 XGN is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EK56 XGN, 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 EK56 XGN registered?

EK56 XGN is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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