2016 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · FP66 FUF

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 01 November 2025 at 96,761 miles, following a same-day retest after an initial failure for an inoperative engine MIL and worn offside front brake pads. The maintenance trend over the last three years is broadly stable, showing no escalation in serious structural or mechanical defects. The 2024 test flagged multiple tyre wear issues and rear brake pad wear, but these were consumable items and the car passed cleanly in October 2023 and again in November 2025, suggesting the previous owner addressed defects promptly rather than letting them accumulate. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable. Between the October 2023 test at 80,133 miles and the October 2024 test at 88,675 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 8,500 miles in twelve months. From October 2024 to the November 2025 test at 96,761 miles, it added approximately 8,000 miles. This equates to around 8,000 to 8,500 miles per year, which is below the typical UK average of 10,000 miles annually but still indicates regular use rather than long-term storage. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or rapid accumulation spikes that would raise concern about odometer tampering or neglect through disuse. A buyer should pay close attention to the front brake pads and tyre condition, as both have appeared repeatedly on the record. The offside front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in November 2025, and all rear pads were noted as wearing thin in October 2024, indicating the braking system has been working hard relative to mileage. The 2024 failure for uneven tyre wear on the inner and outer edges, along with a bulging offside front sidewall, points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes that a buyer should verify on a ramp. The October 2023 advisory for slight external damage to the offside rear shock absorber casing and a splitting boot also warrants a physical check for corrosion or oil misting around the rear suspension. While the record shows no evidence of structural rust or chassis defects, the rear shock absorber advisory from 2023 has not been revisited in subsequent tests, so a buyer should confirm whether that component has been replaced or remains original and deteriorating.