2015 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · DP15 VLO

A clean pass was recorded at the most recent MOT on 7 April 2026, with no advisories or defects noted, continuing a generally tidy roadworthiness record across the eight tests on file. Across the full history there are no failures, and advisories have been sparse and isolated rather than chronic. The 2022 test flagged both rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit and on edge, a one-off issue that did not reappear in subsequent tests, while the 2025 test noted front brake pads wearing thin along with a minor observation about items removed from the driver's view. The absence of any recorded corrosion advisories, suspension component wear, exhaust or structural issues across eleven years of testing is a positive indicator for a vehicle of this age, though it cannot be taken as proof of overall mechanical condition beyond what was inspected on the day. The recorded mileage of 72,676 miles across an eleven-year span equates to roughly 6,600 miles annually, a moderate usage rate broadly consistent with average annual mileage for a car of this age. There is a gap between the August 2024 test and the July 2025 test of nearly twelve months, suggesting either a delay in retesting after the previous certificate expired or a period of reduced use, though the odometer reading progression between these tests cannot be verified from the records alone. The jump from the July 2021 test to the September 2021 test is also worth noting as two tests were conducted within a short interval, but again no mileage figures are provided against either entry to confirm whether any significant accumulation occurred. Overall, the usage pattern points to a vehicle that has been driven regularly rather than left standing for long periods, which is mechanically favourable for preventing issues such as seized brakes, deteriorated rubber seals, and stale fluids, although specific mileage between individual tests cannot be confirmed. For a prospective buyer, the brake pad advisory from July 2025 is the most directly actionable item, as pads recorded as wearing thin at that point are likely to be approaching replacement now, particularly if the vehicle has covered typical mileage since. On a test drive, listen for any squeal or grinding from the front brakes under light and firm pedal application, and feel for any vibration or pulling to one side that could indicate uneven pad wear or a binding caliper following pad replacement. Inspect the front discs visually for a sharp lip at the outer edge and any scoring or rust pitting on the friction surface, as worn pads accelerate disc wear. The 2022 rear tyre edge-wear advisory is worth bearing in mind as a historical indicator, as uneven shoulder wear on the rears can point to alignment issues, particularly rear camber or toe settings, so check the current rear tyres for similar wear patterns and confirm the tracking has been addressed since. More broadly, although the MOT history shows no recorded suspension advisories, a diesel or petrol SUV of this age and mileage should still be evaluated thoroughly on a test drive for the symptoms that routine testing does not always detect. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and rough tarmac, which can indicate worn anti-roll bar links, drop links, or top mounts, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel that might suggest worn track rod ends or steering rack deterioration. With no recorded exhaust advisories, the system may still be approaching the typical replacement age for a vehicle of this vintage, so listen for any blowing noises on startup or under load, particularly from joints and mounting rubbers. Finally, inspect the underside and around the wheel arches for any surface corrosion, as the MOT has not flagged rust to date but the next inspection could be due to identify early-stage corrosion that develops between tests, and check for any oil misting around the engine and transmission casings that could indicate developing seal failures.