2004 Hyundai Santa FE 2.4L Petrol · SF54 AHX

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness status due to a lack of recent certification and inconsistent testing. The last recorded test on 28 July 2022 at 66,246 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, yet the vehicle has not undergone an MOT in nearly four years. The maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of immediate failures followed by re-tests in both 2020 and 2021, suggesting that the owner may be reactive rather than proactive regarding mechanical repairs. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,011 miles per year. Between July 2020 at 57,914 miles and July 2022 at 66,246 miles, the car covered only 8,332 miles. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to degradation of rubber-based components and brake corrosion due to prolonged inactivity. The four-year gap since the last MOT entry indicates the vehicle has likely sat stationary for long periods or been used without legal compliance. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and underbody, as low-mileage older vehicles frequently suffer from surface rust on the chassis and suspension mounting points. Focus attention on seized brake calipers, rusted brake discs, and perished suspension bushes which are common when vehicles sit. Given the history of failures, a detailed check of the exhaust system for cracks and fluid leaks from seals is essential to ensure the vehicle has not deteriorated further since its final 2022 failure.