2003 Hyundai Santa FE 2.7L Petrol · RK53 DOU
2003 Hyundai Santa FE (2.7L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 131,067 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK53 DOU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 131,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK53 DOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (RK53 DOU) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
RK53 DOU Mileage History
- 15/10/2022131,065 mi
- 28/10/2022131,067 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 55 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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