2016 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · ML16 BYM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding braking components. While it passed the latest test in November 2025 at 51,125 miles, the tester flagged the front brake discs as being worn and pitted. This follows a pattern established in September 2024, where all four discs were noted for surface damage and rear pads were found thin. The recurrence of these issues suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults upon inspection failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 51,125 miles, this ten-year-old Santa Fe reflects low mileage, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. This low usage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it often contributes to the corrosion and pitting seen on the brake discs. The gap between the September 2023 test at 42,846 miles and the September 2024 test at 46,220 miles shows an annual of only 3,374 miles, further indicating the car may have sat exposed to the elements for long periods. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system. The repeated reports of pitted discs across all four wheels indicate significant surface oxidation, likely caused by low use and lack of cleaning. You should specifically check the brake calipers for seized pistons, as the 2024 failure for thin pads and scored discs suggests uneven wear. The history of exposed ply cords on tyres in both 2023 and 2024 confirms that basic safety-critical consumables were frequently neglected until they reached a dangerous failure point.