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RA55 OTW

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,683 mi
Last recorded146,683 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 OTW
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 146,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 134,369 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 134,369 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 134,353 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 122,496 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 122,496 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuelleak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 110,259 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,420 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 97,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,485 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 85,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,122 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 72,356 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 72,356 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 70,601 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,856 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 53,121 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,121 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,360 miles

advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm

advise slight lip rear discs

strong advise front discs lipped

strong advise n/s/r tyre on 2mm on the outer edge

Fail 30 Dec 2010 46,341 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm

advise slight lip rear discs

strong advise front discs lipped

strong advise n/s/r tyre on 2mm on the outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,060 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 29,453 miles

Handbrake travel quite high

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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RA55 OTW is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RA55 OTW, 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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RA55 OTW is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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