2007 Santana PS-10 2.8L Diesel · GN07 FDX

The most recent MOT, conducted on 3 June 2026 at 21,466 miles, passed with zero defects. This clean sheet is not a one-off. The record shows five consecutive passes with no advisories or failures stretching back to June 2022. That is a stable, consistently maintained trajectory across four years and roughly 5,000 miles. For a vehicle of this age, the absence of any recurring faults, corrosion notices, or brake or suspension defects is a strong indicator of careful ownership and proactive upkeep. The mileage profile is notably low. The vehicle has covered 21,466 miles over approximately nineteen years, averaging around 1,130 miles per year. The annual increments between tests are modest and fairly consistent: 1,825 miles between June 2022 and June 2023, 1,027 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, 1,798 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, and 480 miles in the most recent year. There are no sudden spikes suggesting long-distance towing or commercial use, nor any suspiciously large gaps that might indicate the vehicle sat unused for extended periods. The pattern points to light, regular local use. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for long intervals can develop flat-spotted tyres, perished rubber brake hoses, and moisture-related corrosion in brake lines or exhaust components that a single annual test may not capture. The Santana PS-10 is a niche model with limited parts commonality, so verifying the condition of suspension bushes, ball joints, and structural underbody mounts is advisable even though no tester has flagged them. Check the age of all four tyres by their DOT date codes; rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth. Inspect the exhaust system for surface corrosion, particularly around joints and mounting points, and confirm that the brake discs and pads show no signs of uneven wear or lipping consistent with infrequent use. The MOT record gives no cause for concern, but it is not a substitute for a hands-on inspection. A pre-purchase examination by a qualified mechanic, focusing on rubber components, fluid condition, and structural integrity beneath the vehicle, remains the sensible next step before committing to purchase.