2003 Hyundai Santa FE 2.4L Petrol · KE53 ARO
2003 Hyundai Santa FE (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 95,374 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE53 ARO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 95,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE53 ARO 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 (KE53 ARO) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT cracked (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
KE53 ARO Mileage History
- 12/10/202280,363 mi
- 17/10/202380,627 mi+264 mi
- 27/10/202380,629 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/202495,374 mi+14,745 mi
- 24/10/202495,374 mi
Average of roughly 7,382 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
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