2010 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · VE10 PXT
2010 Hyundai Santa FE (2.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 109,901 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE10 PXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 109,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE10 PXT 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 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (VE10 PXT) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipework wet with diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
VE10 PXT Mileage History
- 27/08/202497,045 mi
- 12/08/2025102,572 mi+5,527 mi
- 18/08/2025102,572 mi
- 19/08/2026109,901 mi+7,329 mi
- 21/08/2026109,901 mi
Average of roughly 6,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Santa Fe (CM)
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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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- ABS control module internal electrical short and fire riskSerious
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