2006 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · L6 VLM
2006 Hyundai Santa FE (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 186,735 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L6 VLM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2025
- 186,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L6 VLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (L6 VLM) between July 2009 and February 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Steering (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
L6 VLM Mileage History
- 01/07/200953,106 mi
- 22/07/201062,633 mi+9,527 mi
- 19/07/201172,254 mi+9,621 mi
- 23/07/201282,383 mi+10,129 mi
- 24/07/201393,210 mi+10,827 mi
- 18/08/2014105,730 mi+12,520 mi
- 21/08/2014105,772 mi+42 mi
- 18/08/2015120,644 mi+14,872 mi
- 18/08/2015120,644 mi
- 06/07/2016126,972 mi+6,328 mi
- 11/07/2016126,974 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2016127,170 mi+196 mi
- 29/07/2016127,171 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/2017136,346 mi+9,175 mi
- 20/07/2018148,342 mi+11,996 mi
- 27/07/2018148,368 mi+26 mi
- 16/07/2019155,259 mi+6,891 mi
- 19/01/2021159,996 mi+4,737 mi
- 11/03/2022166,595 mi+6,599 mi
- 22/03/2022166,831 mi+236 mi
- 24/03/2022166,831 mi
- 23/02/2023175,247 mi+8,416 mi
- 02/03/2023175,253 mi+6 mi
- 21/02/2024180,910 mi+5,657 mi
- 12/02/2025186,729 mi+5,819 mi
- 13/02/2025186,735 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,553 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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