2012 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · S3 RUH
2012 Hyundai Santa FE (2.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 111,871 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S3 RUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 111,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S3 RUH Mileage History
- 01/06/202388,647 mi
- 28/05/202496,066 mi+7,419 mi
- 30/05/202496,083 mi+17 mi
- 05/06/2025104,495 mi+8,412 mi
- 03/06/2026111,871 mi+7,376 mi
Average of roughly 7,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S3 RUH 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 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (S3 RUH) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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