2012 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · EX12 CPU

The latest MOT (15 December 2025) was a pass at 138 391 mi. The only recorded advisory was a deteriorated front registration plate, which the examiner judged unlikely to cause mis‑reading. More significant are the recurring corrosion items: both rear coil springs were noted as corroded, and the rear brake pipes on both sides were described as corroded and covered in grease. These were also flagged in the 2024 MOT, together with thin rear brake pads and slight corrosion on the rear brake hose ferrules. Across the three most recent years the MOT reports show a clear pattern of wear on suspension and braking components. In 2023 the car had several suspension arm pins/bushes showing wear and a rear shock with light oil misting. In 2024 the rear brake pads were already thin, and in 2025 the brake pipes were still corroded. The coil‑spring corrosion is a new item in 2025 but mirrors the rear suspension concerns seen earlier. The repeated appearance of corrosion on brake pipe and spring hardware suggests the vehicle is operating in a damp environment or that protective coating has deteriorated, which can lead to leaks or reduced braking efficiency if left unchecked. The trend is not improving; rather, the number of corrosion‑related advisories has increased, while wear items (brake pads, suspension bushings) have persisted.