2005 Hyundai Santa FE 2.0L Diesel · LS55 LBO
2005 Hyundai Santa FE (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 140,379 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS55 LBO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2023
- 140,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 LBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (LS55 LBO) between December 2008 and May 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2023 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 (42 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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: “Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LS55 LBO Mileage History
- 19/12/200843,969 mi
- 19/12/200954,944 mi+10,975 mi
- 21/12/200954,957 mi+13 mi
- 29/12/201073,993 mi+19,036 mi
- 13/02/201283,606 mi+9,613 mi
- 13/02/201283,608 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/201390,419 mi+6,811 mi
- 12/06/201496,569 mi+6,150 mi
- 13/06/201496,569 mi
- 03/06/2015100,751 mi+4,182 mi
- 24/06/2016105,740 mi+4,989 mi
- 07/06/2017108,827 mi+3,087 mi
- 07/06/2017108,828 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/2018112,804 mi+3,976 mi
- 14/06/2018112,804 mi
- 22/06/2019119,382 mi+6,578 mi
- 26/06/2019119,389 mi+7 mi
- 30/06/2020124,237 mi+4,848 mi
- 06/07/2020124,237 mi
- 21/06/2021127,280 mi+3,043 mi
- 22/06/2021127,280 mi
- 05/07/2022137,639 mi+10,359 mi
- 06/07/2022137,639 mi
- 19/05/2023140,379 mi+2,740 mi
Average of roughly 6,689 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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