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WJ56 LYC

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 LYC
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 80,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 80,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both ends of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both ends of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 69,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading 0.71 limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 59,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 53,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever travel would benefit from adjustment

Fail 7 Jan 2022 53,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever travel would benefit from adjustment

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,302 miles

brake pipes rusty

front and rear suspension components starting to show signs of corrosion

handbrake travel getting high

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge of tread

o/s/f suspension arm bush worn/splitting from bonding

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,953 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 50,953 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

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

rear central seat belt not in use as no locking mechanism fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,029 miles

Covers fitted over rear seat belts but vehicle is only used for carrying dogs

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,213 miles

Centre seat belt clasp cover damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on innern edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 34,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on innern edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,898 miles

nsf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,638 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,861 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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WJ56 LYC is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WJ56 LYC, 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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WJ56 LYC is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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