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K22 MEA

2004 Hyundai Tucson

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,481 mi
Last recorded111,481 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Tucson74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 MEA
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 111,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 111,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 104,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,590 miles

**CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS**

Coil spring corroded **N/S/F O/S/F O/S/R** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement **BOTH SIDES** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **N/S/F & N/S/R** **OUTER EDGES CRACKING** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 100,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

**CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS**

Coil spring corroded **N/S/F O/S/F O/S/R** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement **BOTH SIDES** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **N/S/F & N/S/R** **OUTER EDGES CRACKING** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 96,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,147 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 90,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 84,653 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,331 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,853 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 65,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,613 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,923 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R and // yres are cracking and perrishing

Fail 2 Dec 2013 51,923 miles

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

N/S/F and N/S/R and // yres are cracking and perrishing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,468 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,976 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 40,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,768 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,220 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,252 miles

Nail in rear 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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K22 MEA is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 K22 MEA, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K22 MEA is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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