2003 Hyundai Santa FE 2.7L Petrol · BV03 AKK
2003 Hyundai Santa FE (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 190,372 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV03 AKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 190,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV03 AKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (BV03 AKK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
BV03 AKK Mileage History
- 07/10/2023178,704 mi
- 09/10/2023178,714 mi+10 mi
- 19/10/2023178,746 mi+32 mi
- 19/10/2024184,264 mi+5,518 mi
- 17/10/2025190,372 mi+6,108 mi
Average of roughly 5,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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