2014 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · PJ64 NDK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion and component wear. While it passed the test in November 2025 at 92,659 miles, this followed a failure just one mile prior. The owner addressed immediate safety failures regarding front tyres and an offside front suspension arm ball joint, yet the persistent presence of corrosion on the rear sub-frame and both lower suspension arms indicates that the vehicle is beginning to show significant age-related structural degradation. At 92,659 miles, this twelve-year-old Santa Fe averages approximately 7,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light-duty usage. The data shows steady progression, with roughly 9,600 miles covered between the November 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 5,400 miles in the following thirteen months. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which justifies the gradual wear seen on the rubber components and brake-related hardware noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and lower suspension arms. Although the tester previously flagged these as not yet seriously weakened, corrosion is a progressive process that accelerates over time and will eventually lead to structural failure if not monitored or treated. Furthermore, the late 2024 advisories regarding pitted rear brake discs and thin pads suggest that the braking system is maintained on a reactive basis rather than a preventative one. Given the history of worn ball joints and track rod ends, the entire front suspension geometry should be checked for play to ensure no other steering components are nearing the end of their service life.