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RA06 MTU

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,147 mi
Last recorded135,147 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 MTU
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 135,147 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 135,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 127,090 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 117,935 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 117,935 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 108,506 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 96,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 96,373 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear track arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 85,232 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 85,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner wheel arch bracket to flexi hose, detached from body mounting (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 84,324 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,670 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 82,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,955 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 79,943 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,824 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,726 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,726 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,490 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,550 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 58,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,555 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 44,338 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,457 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 MTU is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Silver 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 MTU, 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 MTU is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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