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RA06 MTY

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,965 mi
Last recorded153,965 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 MTY
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 153,965 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear sub-frame corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner arch behind rear wheel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Sub-frame seriously corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Sub-frame seriously corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 150,731 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 150,728 miles

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 147,289 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,783 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler and breather pipes ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 143,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler and breather pipes ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 139,020 miles

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

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

fuel tank filler & breather pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 132,936 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 120,195 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 107,223 miles

headlamp lenses fading

Pass 25 May 2016 93,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,810 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,258 miles

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

slight surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,497 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight gas leak from exhaust flexi

Pass 25 Aug 2012 50,505 miles

advise nearside front mirror has a crack in the glass

advise offside front bottom arm front bush starting to deteriorate

advise offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge but on 2mm across the centre 3/4 of the tyre tread

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front pads and dics's getting low

tyre tread getting low

Fail 19 Aug 2010 34,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 15,440 miles

Nail in nearside 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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RA06 MTY is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA06 MTY, 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 MTY is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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