2005 Hyundai Santa FE 2.0L Diesel · RA05 ODM
2005 Hyundai Santa FE (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 144,472 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA05 ODM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
- 144,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA05 ODM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (RA05 ODM) between December 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
RA05 ODM Mileage History
- 08/12/2021140,970 mi
- 16/12/2021140,972 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/2023144,472 mi+3,500 mi
- 21/08/2023144,472 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 miles per year across 4 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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