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NL56 ZTH

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,513 mi
Last recorded115,513 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZTH
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 115,513 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four Tyres cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various underside corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2024 109,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken away leaking NEAR FAIL (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 109,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit .52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken away leaking NEAR FAIL (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 99,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 99,607 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre and n/s buried under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,877 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 90,877 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,678 miles

fully under body sealed

Fail 15 Sep 2021 80,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

fully under body sealed

Pass 1 Feb 2021 78,068 miles

Nearside Rear Diff driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 22 Jan 2021 78,042 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff seal leaking oil.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing first signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush becoming worn and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 59,659 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,080 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,728 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,612 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,613 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,109 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 41,107 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,879 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 32,879 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,520 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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NL56 ZTH is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 NL56 ZTH, 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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NL56 ZTH is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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