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YX56 VPU

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,018 mi
Last recorded106,018 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VPU
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 106,018 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 106,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Arm ball joint. (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 102,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 95,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 87,449 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2021 87,444 miles

Central Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

seepage of oil around lower part of engine

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,877 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Noise to rear brakes when rotated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Weep from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear subframe rusting

Fail 24 Sep 2018 77,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Noise to rear brakes when rotated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Weep from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear subframe rusting

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,057 miles

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 74,057 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,972 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from oil filter housing area

rear number plate elimination bulb on n/s weak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,423 miles

front brake pads worn approx 80%

Fail 23 Jul 2015 64,423 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front brake pads worn approx 80%

Pass 25 Jul 2014 57,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,596 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2013 53,596 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2012 47,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 39,805 miles

n/s/f tyre nera legal limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,975 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,654 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 29,654 miles

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

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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YX56 VPU 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 69.6%.

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 YX56 VPU, 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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YX56 VPU is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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