2011 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · AY61 WPF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent MOT test in August 2025 at 57,994 miles passed, it followed a failure just one week prior at 57,959 miles. This failure identified multiple critical issues including split CV boots, worn ball joints, and degraded brake pipes. The data suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they prevent an MOT pass rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,866 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 51,204 miles and August 2025 at 57,994 miles, the car covered 6,790 miles. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it frequently accelerates the degradation of rubber-based components. The recurring failures of suspension bushes and CV boots are consistent with a vehicle that sits, causing age-related dry rot despite the low distance driven. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows persistent issues with the ball joints and lower arm bushes across 2024 and 2025. The offside front inner drive shaft CV boot requires verification to ensure the replacement following the 2025 failure was effective. Furthermore, the rear brake pipes have been flagged as corroded and covered since at least 2024. The presence of grease on these pipes suggests an attempt to mask corrosion, necessitating a thorough check of the structural integrity of the braking lines to ensure they are not thinning to the point of failure.