2016 Hyundai Santa FE Prem SE Bdrive Crdi A 2.2L Diesel · RJ16 YMH

The Hyundai Santa Fe presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test on 31 May 2026 at 159,516 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the last three annual cycles, with the vehicle clearing its latest examination cleanly and showing no carried-over advisories from prior years. Mileage stands at 159,516 against a ten-year-old chassis, equating to roughly 15,950 miles per annum and placing this example firmly in high-use territory for its age. The odometer climbed from 121,796 at the February 2024 failure to 140,673 by the April 2025 failure, then 141,051 at the pass four days later, before adding near 18,500 miles to the May 2026 test. The record shows two clean passes either side of a failed attempt in early 2024 and another in early 2025, yet neither failure cites recorded defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection on grounds. The absence of logged defects across every entry means the MOT file gives no direct signal of worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake components. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the coil springs, subframe, and brake discs given the mileage, as high annual use accelerates consumable and chassis fatigue invisible to a defect-free certificate. Prior owners kept the vehicle on the road through consistent annual testing, but the two failure-then-pass sequences within days point to lax pre-test preparation rather than neglected running gear. Verify service history for drivetrain intervals and check tyre tread depth and wiper condition in person, since these consumables fall outside MOT defect capture at this mileage.