2011 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · ST60 NMK
2011 Hyundai Santa FE (2.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 186,016 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST60 NMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 186,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST60 NMK 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 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (ST60 NMK) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dull light source (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
ST60 NMK Mileage History
- 17/07/2024162,996 mi
- 03/07/2025168,032 mi+5,036 mi
- 04/07/2025168,033 mi+1 mi
- 08/07/2026186,016 mi+17,983 mi
- 08/07/2026186,016 mi
Average of roughly 11,666 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: 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.
- 2.2 CRDi VGT turbo actuator and EGR soot failureSerious
Fault-file analysis and Get Car Wise's MOT-based guide both flag the D4HB 2.2 CRDi (fitted from 2009) for variable-geometry turbo actuator sticking and EGR coking, driven by short-journey use and extended oil intervals. The vanes gum up, boost falls away, the car drops into limp and, if driven on, a seizing turbo can scatter debris that destroys the engine - both sources put failure in the 80,000-180,000 mile band. Cleaning the EGR and freeing the actuator is a couple of hundred pounds; a replacement VGT turbo fitted runs into four figures, which is more than most remaining examples are worth.
- 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.
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