2005 Hyundai Santa FE CDX Crtd 2.0L Heavy oil · OKZ 3054

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 9 May 2023 at 135,339 miles with no defects recorded. The preceding test on 20 April 2023 failed, also with no defects noted, indicating a minor issue was identified and rectified within a three‑week window. The pattern of a quick fail‑then‑pass suggests the maintenance trend is stable rather than deteriorating. Over the 21‑year life the car has accumulated 135,339 miles, averaging roughly 6,445 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The MOT record clusters tightly in 2023 (two tests within 19 days) and repeats in 2022 (two tests a few days apart), then drops to a single test in 2021, a gap to 2019, and another to 2018. After 2021 the data becomes sparse, implying limited recent testing and a potential reliance on owner‑maintained care between inspections. A buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or excessive wear, examine the brake discs and calipers for corrosion or binding, and check the exhaust system for rust or leaks. The chassis and body panels, particularly around wheel arches and the underfloor, merit close scrutiny for structural corrosion that may not have generated an MOT advisory. Tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and fluid levels also warrant a thorough walk‑around to confirm the vehicle’s overall soundness.