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ET55 LHC

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,732 mi
Last recorded126,732 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 LHC
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 126,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front brake hose has a temp repair hold it in place

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under carriage is heavily corroded.

Vehicle under carriage very muddy

Fail 21 Jan 2026 126,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front brake hose has a temp repair hold it in place

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under carriage is heavily corroded.

Vehicle under carriage very muddy

Pass 10 Jan 2025 121,796 miles

rusty under carriage

Exhaust flex joint worn

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light in on

Pass 8 Jan 2024 117,848 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 117,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,858 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 94,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,221 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 87,049 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

All four coil springs corroded.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,781 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 75,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,701 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,552 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,962 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,647 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly on both the inside and outside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,605 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 31,446 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,679 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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ET55 LHC is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ET55 LHC, 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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ET55 LHC is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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