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AB16 BUF

2018 Hyundai Tucson

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,332 mi
Last recorded102,332 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Hyundai Tucson37,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 BUF
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 102,332 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 89,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 70,955 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,903 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 45,984 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 41,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 31,091 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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AB16 BUF is a 2018 Hyundai Tucson in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 37,326 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 AB16 BUF, 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 8 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB16 BUF registered?

AB16 BUF is a 2018 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 28 June 2018.

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