2005 Hyundai Santa FE 2.0L Diesel · RA05 OLU
2005 Hyundai Santa FE (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 110,479 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA05 OLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2024
- 110,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA05 OLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (RA05 OLU) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
RA05 OLU Mileage History
- 16/03/202295,030 mi
- 21/03/2023102,266 mi+7,236 mi
- 28/03/2023102,474 mi+208 mi
- 11/03/2024110,479 mi+8,005 mi
- 11/03/2024110,479 mi
Average of roughly 7,773 miles per year across 5 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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