2011 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · SW11 CTZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear worsening trend regarding structural and mechanical components. While it passed its most recent test on January 2026 at 127,801 miles, this followed a significant failure just eleven days prior at the same mileage. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to a multi-point failure in early 2026 indicates the vehicle has reached a stage where deferred maintenance is causing compounding issues. At 15 years old with 127,801 miles, the Santa Fe has averaged approximately 8,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. The mileage pattern appears steady, with roughly 7,000 miles driven between the January 2023 and January 2024 tests, and another 7,000 miles between early 2024 and 2025. However, the consistent mileage has not prevented the acceleration of age-related wear, particularly regarding the oxidation of the underbodyassis components. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the structural integrity of the subframes and suspension arms. The January 2026 failure flagged the nearside rear suspension arm as seriously weakened by corrosion, a critical safety defect that required replacement to achieve the subsequent pass. The presence of corrosion on both the front and rear lower subframes across the last three tests suggests that the vehicle's chassis is thinning. Any prospective buyer should verify that the repairs made after the failure were comprehensive and that rust is not spreading to adjacent structural members. The braking and wheel assemblies also show signs of neglect. All four brake discs were flagged as pitted or scored in the January 2026 test, a recurring issue dating back to 2024. The offside front wheel bearing has been noted as noisy since 2024, indicating it is nearing end of life. Furthermore, the failure due to below legal tyre tread depth in early 2026 suggests that the previous owner ignored basic consumable maintenance until an MOT failure forced action.