2010 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · SL60 DXJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of deferred repairs regarding rubber and suspension components. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 74,803 miles resulted in a pass, it flagged several issues that have persisted or resurfaced previously. The trend is stable but concerning, as recurring faults like deteriorated constant velocity boots and shock absorber leaks appear across multi-year intervals, suggesting that parts are only replaced once they reach a point of imminent MOT failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,675 miles per year. There is a significant gap in the recorded data between July 2017 at 66,689 miles and July 2018 at 74,562 miles, where the car covered nearly 8,000 miles. This low annual usage often leads to rubber-based components aging and cracking from inactivity, which is consistent with the persistent deterioration of drive shaft boots and shock absorber seals noted throughout the record. A buyer must personally inspect the front drive assembly, specifically, as the nearside front CV boot has been flagged as severely deteriorated or split since at least 2018 and remains an issue as of 2025. The tester also noted pitted and scored front brake discs in the latest test, which often occurs when a vehicle sits for long periods without use. Given the previous failure for excessive steering rack free play and a loose bolt in 2018, a thorough check of the steering geometry and mounting bolts is essential to ensure these critical issues were properly rectified and are not recurring.