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ET59 BYU

2010 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,151 mi
Last recorded123,151 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai Tucson67,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 BYU
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 123,151 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,419 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 117,419 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 111,166 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 104,574 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 97,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,196 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,598 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak front of engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst / leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak front of engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,716 miles

Front front tyres worn on inner / outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear rear parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,758 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 59,757 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,462 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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 50,348 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack gaiter leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,783 miles

n/s/r tyre puncture

play in n/s inner rack joint

power steering fluid below minimum

power steering fluid leaking into both rack gaitors

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,344 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers split

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,392 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 24,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,147 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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ET59 BYU is a 2010 Hyundai Tucson in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 ET59 BYU, 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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What year was ET59 BYU registered?

ET59 BYU is a 2010 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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