2017 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · EX17 HTZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 with 68,142 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of recent stability following a period of mechanical neglect. While the 2024 and 2025 tests highlighted specific issues, the clean sheet from the latest inspection suggests that the previous owner addressed outstanding mechanical faults and has since maintained the vehicle effectively. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2026, the car covered 7,344 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage rates. There are no significant gaps in mileage that would suggest long periods of stationary storage, which often leads to perished rubber components and internal corrosion in SUVs of this age. The relatively low mileage for the age suggests lower wear on the drivetrain and interior compared to high-mileage examples of the model. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and front suspension, as history shows recurring issues here. The 2024 failure due to thin brake pads and worn discs, combined with the 2025 advisory for a binding offside rear caliper, indicates a pattern of replacing brake components only upon failure. Additionally, the 2025 report of play in the nearside front track rod end suggests that steering components are reaching the end of their service life. Check for any residual play in the nearside front wheel bearing noted in 2020 to ensure that repair was properly executed.