2012 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · RO62 AAU

The overall roadworthiness status is marginal. The most recent test in September 2023 at 115,162 miles passed with no defects recorded, but the pattern of faults from the preceding two years shows a worsening trend. The 2022 and 2021 tests were clean, yet the 2020 and 2019 entries reveal recurring issues that have not been fully resolved, suggesting the vehicle has not received consistent attention between the 2019 and 2020 failures. The mileage of 115,162 miles over 14 years averages roughly 8,226 miles per year, which is within the typical range for a vehicle of this age. The data is sparse, with only two clear failure points in 2020 and one in 2018, but the gaps between tests are large, meaning the vehicle’s condition could have deteriorated significantly in the years between the 2020 and 2022 tests. The 2016 test at 24,721 miles noted front tyres worn close to the legal limit, which is a standard expectation for that mileage. A buyer should inspect the nearside front and offside front tyres closely, as they were flagged as worn close to the legal limit on edge in both 2020 and 2021. The 2018 failure of a coil spring fractured or broken externally indicates potential suspension wear that could affect handling and ride quality. The 2020 failure of front brake pads wearing thin and the 2018 failure of an exhaust washer jet partially blocked suggest that brake and exhaust systems may need attention, and the nearside side repeater issues in 2019 and 2020 point to electrical faults that should be checked before purchase.