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EK56 XYE

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,443 mi
Last recorded90,443 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 XYE
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 90,443 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component close to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system nsf brake hose leaking at hose union to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 83,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 83,821 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,943 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 77,547 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 77,547 miles

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

PAS belt slipping

Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,779 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 74,779 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,871 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 71,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 67,857 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,461 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 28,164 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,530 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 21 Sep 2009 13,277 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 XYE is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol 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 XYE, 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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EK56 XYE is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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