2022 Hyundai Santa FE Premium HEV 2WD Auto 1.6L Electricity · DL22 GWW

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV was conducted on 11 July 2026 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, which is the most favourable outcome possible under the current MOT categorisation. The prior test on 16 July 2025 also returned a clean pass with no advisories, meaning the vehicle has demonstrated consistent roadworthiness across two consecutive annual examinations without any flagged advisories relating to tyres, brakes, suspension, or corrosion. This clean two-test history suggests the vehicle has been well maintained and that there are no recurring wear patterns or developing faults that a tester has deemed worthy of monitoring. The absence of advisories is particularly reassuring on a hybrid of this age, as it implies that the regenerative braking system, conventional friction brakes, and undercar components have not shown the kind of early deterioration that sometimes affects hybrid vehicles with light brake usage. With 46,255 miles recorded against a four-year age, this Santa Fe is averaging approximately 11,564 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical usage bracket for a family SUV in the UK. This mileage is neither so high as to suggest rapid component wear on the powertrain, suspension, or clutchless transmission, nor so low that prolonged standing periods are likely to have caused corrosion issues or fluid degradation. The mileage progression between the 2025 and 2026 tests indicates around 11,000 to 12,000 miles covered in that twelve-month period, which is consistent with the annual average and suggests the vehicle has been in regular, steady use rather than sitting idle or covering extreme distances. For a hybrid, this kind of consistent mileage is mechanically beneficial, as it keeps the high-voltage battery cycles active, prevents the petrol engine from suffering fuel system varnish through infrequent use, and avoids brake disc corrosion from extended standing. Although the MOT record is clean, a prospective buyer should still undertake several age-and-mileage-appropriate physical checks before purchase. Begin by inspecting all four tyres, including the spacesidewall and inner shoulder, for perishing or cracking caused by UV exposure, as tyres fitted at production in 2022 may now be approaching five years of age and could require replacement regardless of tread depth. Check the manufacturing date on each tyre sidewall to confirm they are not the original factory fitments, and verify that tread depth remains well above the legal 1.6mm minimum, ideally above 3mm for continued safe use. Examine the brake discs on all four corners for any lipping or surface corrosion, which on a hybrid can develop on the rear axle due to the regenerative braking system handling the majority of deceleration, leaving the friction brakes prone to light rusting and potential caliper binding. During a test drive, listen for any clonks or thuds from the suspension when traversing speed humps or uneven surfaces, as the front MacPherson struts and rear multi-link assemblies on the Santa Fe are susceptible to wear in the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links at this mileage. Additional checks should include verification of the 12-volt auxiliary battery health, as low-mileage hybrids can suffer premature failure due to shallow cycling, and the main high-voltage hybrid battery state of charge should be confirmed via the trip computer or dealer diagnostics. Open the bonnet and inspect the coolant reservoir, brake fluid, and hybrid inverter cooling system for any discolouration or leaks, as brake fluid is hygroscopic and should ideally be renewed every two to three years regardless of mileage. Confirm that the service book is fully stamped, with the most recent Hyundai dealer or specialist service recorded within the past year, and verify that the hybrid system health check has been performed. Finally, examine the underbody, exhaust downpipes, and suspension arms for surface rust or bubbling paint that could indicate corrosion, paying particular attention to the rear subframe and wheel arches, as even clean MOT records can mask early-stage cosmetic corrosion that a buyer would want to address before it progresses.