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N22 ESA

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,600 mi
Last recorded120,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 ESA
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 120,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 120,148 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 106,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust slight blow

Fail 12 Jun 2025 106,411 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front and rear of subframe (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2024 100,635 miles

Engine MIL is on

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

tow bar is corroding

Fail 29 May 2024 100,634 miles

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

Engine MIL is on

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

tow bar is corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2023 98,618 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,646 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,895 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,570 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,640 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,176 miles

Slight engine oil leak

The rear chassis is starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,861 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,631 miles

metal brake pipes begining to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,992 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,581 miles

Both Front Tyre Sidewalls Cracking

Both Front and N/S Rear Tyres Bald on Edges

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

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

O/S Wiper Blade Rubber Splitting

Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Both Front Tyre Sidewalls Cracking

Both Front and N/S Rear Tyres Bald on Edges

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

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

O/S Wiper Blade Rubber Splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,419 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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N22 ESA is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N22 ESA, 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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N22 ESA is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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