2016 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · HW16 KYB
2016 Hyundai Santa FE (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 68,920 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW16 KYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 68,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW16 KYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe (HW16 KYB) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
HW16 KYB Mileage History
- 05/06/202354,198 mi
- 15/06/202459,035 mi+4,837 mi
- 17/06/202563,801 mi+4,766 mi
- 19/06/202668,920 mi+5,119 mi
- 19/06/202668,920 mi
Average of roughly 4,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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