2017 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · EF17 OUK

The vehicle presents a history of reactive maintenance where faults are often addressed only after an MOT failure. The most recent test in November 2025 at 58,928 miles passed, but it introduced an advisory for oil misting on the nearside rear absorber. While this is not an immediate failure, it indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will eventually require replacement. This follows a failure in November 2024 where the vehicle had a non-functional dipped beam headlamp and perished tyres, both of which were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass. At approximately nine years old with 58,928 miles, the Santa Fe has averaged roughly 6,500 miles per year, which is consistent with low-use domestic patterns. However, the low mileage does not protect rubber-based components from agerelated degradation. The November 2024 failure for all four tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods or been exposed to elements that caused the rubber to degrade despite low tread depth. The braking system shows a lack of proactive attention between service intervals. In November 2023 at 49,914 miles, the vehicle failed due to rear brake pads being below the 1.5mm legal limit, indicating that the owner waited until the component reached a point of failure rather than replacing it during a routine service. A buyer should verify the current thickness of all brake pads and check for uneven wear or scoring on the discs, as the previous failure suggests components are not monitored strictly.