2016 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · EA16 FCE
2016 Hyundai Santa FE (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 67,134 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA16 FCE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2023
- 67,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA16 FCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe (EA16 FCE) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EA16 FCE Mileage History
- 11/03/202251,166 mi
- 11/03/202251,184 mi+18 mi
- 11/04/202367,134 mi+15,950 mi
Average of roughly 14,730 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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