2013 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · MM62 KHZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026, it had narrowly failed immediately prior due to multiple defects including a poor parking brake adjustment, lighting failures, and a split CV boot. The persistent presence of a minor oil leak across several testing years suggests that while the leak is not currently catastrophic, the engine seals are aging and require ongoing monitoring. The mileage profile is high, averaging approximately 12,200 miles per year over itsion-year lifespan. This indicates consistent heavy use rather than long periods of inactivity. There was a significant spike in usage between December 2024 and January 2026, where the vehicle covered over 10,000 miles in just three months. This high rate of accumulation suggests the car is being used daily, which typically correlates with more accelerated wear on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems compared to lower-mileage examples of the same age. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the offside front drive shaft area to ensure the previously noted CV boot has been replaced and has not resulted in internal joint damage or grease loss. Given the history of corrosion on the rear brake hoses noted in 2022, a physical check of all rubber lines for further degradation or surface rust is essential. Furthermore, the parking brake mechanism should be tested to ensure the adjustment has been properly rectified following the recent failure, and the ongoing oil leak should be traced to determine if the source is a simple cover wording or a more significant internal seal.