2003 Hyundai Santa FE 2.0L Diesel · KX53 UGC
2003 Hyundai Santa FE (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/09/2003. Recorded mileage 141,337 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1991cc
KX53 UGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 141,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KX53 UGC Mileage History
- 06/09/2023139,752 mi
- 06/09/2024140,424 mi+672 mi
- 18/09/2024140,425 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/2025141,337 mi+912 mi
- 16/09/2025141,337 mi
Average of roughly 781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KX53 UGC 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 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (KX53 UGC) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (33 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 96 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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