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VN56 NKZ

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,606 mi
Last recorded172,606 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 NKZ
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 172,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 165,223 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 165,223 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 155,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & slight bind on o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

towing socket loose

underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 145,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats in rear ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2mmedges wearing strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

towing socket loose

underbody and components slight corrosion ..

Fail 15 Dec 2022 145,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats in rear ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2mmedges wearing strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

towing socket loose

underbody and components slight corrosion ..

Pass 13 Dec 2021 134,928 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under shields fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 125,211 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under shields fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 118,459 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Dec 2019 118,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Feb 2019 109,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

cannot check rear seats or seat belts as cannot lift them up due to load

Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,443 miles

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

all rear seats and seat belts not checked due to load

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,712 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 70,489 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt securing catch (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to check centre rear seatbelt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 59,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,406 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 38,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,577 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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VN56 NKZ is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VN56 NKZ, 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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VN56 NKZ is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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