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VU56 XJA

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,467 mi
Last recorded108,467 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XJA
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,467 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 108,467 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 105,479 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,496 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 104,436 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,803 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,019 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,916 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 96,615 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,199 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 94,192 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,481 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 89,481 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 81,905 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,423 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,256 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 54,219 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 18 Aug 2011 36,888 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,810 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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VU56 XJA 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 78.3%.

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 VU56 XJA, 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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VU56 XJA is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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