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2018 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · SW18 VTO

SW18 VTO

2018 Hyundai Santa FE (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 51,844 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Year / Origin
2018 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
51,844 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
2199cc

SW18 VTO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
  • 51,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
43
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Experian Provenance Data

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9 Key Registers

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FLAGGED: 1 AGREEMENT

OUTSTANDING FINANCE

Experian / HPI

Vehicle may legally belong to lender until settled.

Lender: [Encrypted Active Finance Agreement]
Agreement: HP-****-**** Term: 48M Outstanding: £***
Lender Encrypted:Experian Autocheck v3
RECORD FOUND

INSURANCE WRITE-OFF

MIAFTR DB

Total loss accident or theft compensation claim history.

Category: Cat S Structural Damage
Claim: CLM-****-**** Loss: Impact Front Offside
MIAFTR Register:MIAFTR UK Database
CLEAR RECORD

POLICE STOLEN (PNC)

Live Query

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Not currently reported stolen or actively wanted by UK Police.

Official certificate reference generated with full report.

Certificate Token:POL-2018-4217X
PHOTOS AVAILABLE

SALVAGE & AUCTION

Copart / SYNETIQ

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Lot: Copart Salvage Auction # 49210...
Damage: Front End Impact Photos: 14 HD images
Scanned Registries:Copart / SYNETIQ
CLEAR

IMPORTED RECORD

DVLA Match

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Original UK specification vehicle. No import markers found.

First registered by authorized UK dealer network.

Type Approval:M1
CLEAR

EXPORTED MARKER

DVSA / Customs

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Vehicle not flagged for export. Clean UK domestic status.

Eligible for standard UK road tax & transfer.

Export Status:NOT EXPORTED
CLEAR

SCRAPPED RECORD

DVLA Register

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No scrapping notification on DVLA master record.

Vehicle remains recognized as live roadworthy register.

ATF Disposal Marker:NONE RECORDED
CLEAR

CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

DVLA CoD

Confirms chassis has never received a government destruction order.

No CoD issued. VIN retains full legal validity.

Free from catastrophic crushing decrees.

CoD Issued:NO
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DVLA Swansea

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V5C Serial: BG-******** Keeper Changes: 3+
Last Transfer: 2024-**-** Issue Date: [Protected]
V5C Logbook Master:DVLA Swansea Register
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SW18 VTO Mileage History

  1. 15/07/202439,729 mi
  2. 23/07/202439,905 mi+176 mi
  3. 27/09/202441,125 mi+1,220 mi
  4. 30/09/202441,127 mi+2 mi
  5. 02/09/202551,844 mi+10,717 mi

Average of roughly 10,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW18 VTO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe (SW18 VTO) between July 2024 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 September 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump/plug ?? (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY