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RA06 MTJ

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,181 mi
Last recorded116,181 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 MTJ
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 116,181 miles

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

condition of headlamp lens and aims

corrosion on front sub-frame

corrosion on rear chassis

damage to o/s/r light lens

Fail 6 Jan 2026 116,167 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

condition of headlamp lens and aims

corrosion on front sub-frame

corrosion on rear chassis

damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,510 miles

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

General Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 110,314 miles

Rear underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2024 110,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2023 107,420 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2023 107,385 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,740 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,276 miles

osr brake pipe has been covered in grease

steering has some roughness

Fail 20 Jan 2020 99,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure flexi hose not properly secure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing trackrod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing trackrod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

nsf tyre bold outer

nsr tyre worn inner and outer and close to limit

osr brake pipe corroded

steering has some roughness

Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,322 miles

wear nearside front and rear tyres

Fail 9 Jan 2019 97,278 miles

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

wear nearside front and rear tyres

Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,096 miles

both front trackrod ends have split pins missing from the fasteners

Pass 7 Jan 2017 92,357 miles

osr tyre close to limit

Fail 28 Dec 2016 92,320 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,806 miles

rear centre seat belt missing

Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,662 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 71,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 71,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 65,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,264 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,328 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 36,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,797 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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RA06 MTJ is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RA06 MTJ, 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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RA06 MTJ is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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