2008 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · KS57 DVB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its latest inspection on 7 November 2025 at 100,698 miles. While the history shows a failure just three days prior to that pass, the lack of recorded defects on the fail report suggests a minor compliance issue, such as a blown bulb or wiper blade, which was rectified immediately rather than a significant mechanical or structural failure. The consistent absence of advisories across the last three tests indicates a vehicle currently in a clean state regarding basic DVSA safety standards. At eighteen years old, the recorded mileage of 100,698 miles represents a low annual annual average of approximately 5,600 miles. This low usage pattern is consistent with the intervals between tests, showing an increase of 4,547 miles between October 2023 and November 2024, and another 3,919 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. However, low mileage on a vehicle of this age often masks the gradual degradation of rubber-based components and seals which do not wear out in the same manner as mechanical moving parts. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as the age of the vehicle makes it susceptible to corrosion regardless of the low mileage. Given the low usage, check for signs of seized brake calipers or perished suspension control arm bushes, which often occur when a vehicle sits stationary for long periods between infrequent use. While the MOT record is currently clean, it does not guarantee the condition of fluid levels or the state of the exhaust system, which may suffer from internal pitting due to age-related environmental exposure.