2012 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · RE12 UGF

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state based on its most recent pass on 29 October 2025 at 129,809 miles. The maintenance trend is stable, though the record indicates a pattern of neglecting consumable wear until the point of testing. The most recent pass included an advisory for the offside front tyre being worn close to the legal limit on the inside edge, suggesting a recurring issue with wheel alignment or suspension geometry. The mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 9,272 miles per year. There is a notable jump in usage between November 2023 and November 2024, where the odometer rose from 111,933 to 122,980 miles. This period of higher activity coincided with a clean MOT pass in 2024, indicating the car handled increased load without immediate mechanical failure. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension and wheel alignment. The February 2023 failure at 105,196 miles for an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, followed by a slight play advisory on the offside joint in November 2023, shows a history of wear in the front end. Combined with the repeated advisories for inner-edge tyre wear across multiple years, this suggests the vehicle may suffer from chronic camber or tracking issues. Attention should also be paid to the rear chassis and suspension. The February 2023 test flagged corroded rear coil springs, a common issue for vehicles of this age in the UK. While the car passed subsequent tests, the buyer should check for further structural corrosion or spring fatigue. The history of pitted front brake discs and perishing rear tyres in early 2023 further implies a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance by previous owners.