2020 Hyundai Santa FE 2.2L Diesel · VE20 AAY
2020 Hyundai Santa FE (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 64,291 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE20 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 64,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE20 AAY 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 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe (VE20 AAY) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 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 (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
VE20 AAY Mileage History
- 05/07/202331,585 mi
- 05/09/202445,334 mi+13,749 mi
- 03/03/202545,349 mi+15 mi
- 02/03/202664,290 mi+18,941 mi
- 03/03/202664,291 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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