2012 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · SW12 EUP
2012 Hyundai Santa FE (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 143,827 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW12 EUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 143,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW12 EUP 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 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (SW12 EUP) between January 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))”.
SW12 EUP Mileage History
- 24/01/2022107,921 mi
- 23/01/2023121,473 mi+13,552 mi
- 22/01/2024133,663 mi+12,190 mi
- 22/01/2024133,664 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2025143,827 mi+10,163 mi
Average of roughly 11,345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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