2016 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · KC13 ADA

A clean MOT record across the five tests presented defines the mechanical profile of this 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, with no failures or dangerous defects recorded anywhere in its documented history. Each annual test since 2022 has returned a pass, and the most recent examination on 9 July 2026 was completed with no advisories or defects of any kind, representing an ideal outcome for a vehicle of this age. The only items flagged across the five-year testing window are tyre-related advisories on the front pair in 2023 and the rear pair in 2025, both noting tyres worn close to the legal limit and on edge. No suspension, braking, corrosion, exhaust, or structural items have appeared at any test, which suggests the chassis, drivetrain, and consumable components outside of the tyres have not raised concerns under DVSA inspection criteria during this period. At 71,553 miles against a registration age of roughly ten years, the Santa Fe has accumulated mileage at an average rate of about 7,155 miles per year, which sits within typical parameters for a privately used family SUV of this vintage. There are no significant gaps in the annual testing history, with each test following the previous one within roughly twelve months, indicating the vehicle has remained in continuous road use rather than being laid up for extended periods. The annual mileage appears consistent and steady, which mechanically tends to keep suspension bushes, driveline joints, brake components, and rubber seals working regularly rather than deteriorating through long stationary intervals. There is no evidence in the MOT history of mileage anomalies or omissions that would warrant suspicion about the recorded figure. For a prospective buyer, the principal area to focus on during inspection is the tyre wear pattern that has now appeared on both axles. The 2023 advisories on the nearside and offside front and the 2025 advisories on the nearside and offside rear both described tyres worn close to the legal limit and on edge, which can indicate either alignment geometry drift, uneven camber or toe settings, or simply age-related wear depending on driving style. On a test drive, listen for any pulling to one side under braking or steady cruising, check that the steering wheel sits centred, and inspect all four tyres for feathering on the inner or outer shoulders rather than just central wear. It would also be sensible to verify the vehicle's last wheel alignment date and to budget for a four-wheel alignment alongside replacement tyres. Beyond the tyres, the inspection priorities for a ten-year-old diesel or petrol SUV of this size should focus on components not specifically visible during an MOT, such as the condition of the rear brake discs and pads, the front lower suspension arms and drop links, the anti-roll bar bushes, and any corrosion beginning to form on the rear subframe mounting points and underbody, particularly around the wheel arches and exhaust hangers. On a test drive, listen for clonking noises from the front suspension over speed bumps, feel for vibration through the brake pedal or steering wheel under firm stopping, and check for any hesitation, smoke, or uneven idle from the engine once fully warmed up. Given the clean MOT record and consistent usage pattern, a thorough physical inspection of these wear-and-tear items and a service history review remain the most important steps before purchase.