2006 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · SD56 RXM
2006 Hyundai Santa FE (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 175,864 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD56 RXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2025
- 175,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD56 RXM 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 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (SD56 RXM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SD56 RXM Mileage History
- 02/10/2023159,941 mi
- 30/09/2024168,583 mi+8,642 mi
- 09/10/2024168,589 mi+6 mi
- 08/10/2025175,862 mi+7,273 mi
- 12/10/2025175,864 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Santa Fe (CM)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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- CRDi no-start and cut-out from fuel pressure lossSerious
A signature fault of this generation's CRDi diesels: worn injectors with excessive return flow, or a failing pump metering valve, drop the common rail below the pressure needed to start or keep running. A UK diagnostic case that ran through this forum thread saw a Santa Fe given a second-hand high-pressure pump, new metering valve, new regulator, rail sensor and even a used ECU before the real cause was traced - classic example of the expensive parts-swap merry-go-round workshops fall into. Symptoms are hot no-starts, starting on starter fluid then never restarting, and low-pressure codes such as P1181 hidden behind intermittent limp.
- ABS control module internal electrical short and fire riskSerious
A serious safety defect affecting second-generation Santa Fes led to multiple DVSA recall campaigns (including R/2020/223). Moisture ingress into the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) causes an internal electrical short circuit across the printed circuit board. This leaves the ABS module continuously energised even after the engine and ignition are switched off, draining the 12V battery and creating an engine bay fire risk. Dealership remedy involves installing a dedicated power-supply relay in the engine bay fusebox to isolate the unit when the ignition is switched off.
- Rear subframe and suspension arm corrosion with bushing playSerious
Corrosion of underbody suspension components and rear subframes is the dominant MOT failure point on UK Santa Fe CMs, driven by heavy road salting. DVSA MOT test data shows worn suspension pins, bushes and joints account for over 30% of failures, alongside excessive component corrosion at nearly 13%. Rear trailing arm bushes perish, leading to wheel misalignment and harsh thuds over uneven tarmac, while the pressed-steel rear suspension arms and subframe mounting points suffer severe structural flaking that warrants immediate MOT rejection.
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