2010 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · SC59 KVV

The Hyundai Santa Fe holds a valid MOT certificate dated 10 July 2025, passed at 141,833 miles, and the overall maintenance trend appears broadly stable. The most recent test recorded two minor advisories: an oil leak noted as not excessive around the sump area, and light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber. Both items were flagged on the preceding failed test of 9 July 2025 at 141,826 miles, alongside a split nearside front inner CV joint boot, which was rectified before the retest. No major structural or safety-critical defects have appeared in the last three recorded tests, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in generally serviceable condition. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the July 2023 pass at 129,893 miles and the July 2024 pass at 136,032 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 6,139 miles in twelve months. The following year, from July 2024 to July 2025, it recorded 5,801 miles. This equates to an annual average of roughly 5,970 miles over the two most recent intervals, which is below the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 8,865 miles per year. The lower recent usage may indicate lighter duties or a change in ownership pattern, but there are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and drivetrain components. The repeated advisory for oil misting on the offside front shock absorber, while currently classified as light, warrants close examination of the damper body for scoring and the seal area for progressive fluid loss. The split CV boot that caused the July 2025 failure has been replaced, but the joint itself should be checked for play or clicking under load, as contamination from a split boot can accelerate wear. The sump area oil leak, though deemed not excessive, should be traced to its source, whether that be the sump gasket, oil pressure sender, or a porous casting, to establish whether it is a slow seep or an active drip. Beyond the flagged items, the vehicle's age and mileage mean a thorough underbody inspection is advisable. Check the subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake pipe runs for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has spent time in areas using road salt. The front registration plate deterioration noted in 2024 is cosmetic, but it is worth confirming the plate remains legible and securely mounted. Brake disc and pad condition, tyre age and tread depth, and the operation of all exterior lamps should be verified as part of any pre-purchase inspection.