
Hyundai Santa FE
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc
K40 VEFMOT history
K40 VEF is a silver diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 137,385 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 137,385 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,550 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 VEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Santa FE
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 6 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 VEF was last recorded at 137,385 miles on 8 Aug 2022, 7,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 129,760 miles · 20 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,625 miles
- Average per year
- 14,550 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 137,385 miles
- 2021 – 129,760 miles
- 2019 – 108,188 miles
- 2018 – 86,703 miles
- 2017 – 66,302 miles
- 2016 – 46,128 miles
- 2015 – 27,448 miles
- 2014 – 22,059 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter covered in grease / oil.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
13 tests since 4 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,385 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 137,385 miles
- Test number
- 949564342796
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter covered in grease / oil.
Fail137,385 miles (+7,625)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,385 miles
- Test number
- 435657526489
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter covered in grease / oil.
Pass129,760 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 129,760 miles
- Test number
- 975887589118
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 223459134999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,188 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 108,188 miles
- Test number
- 402085586228
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail108,187 miles (+21,484)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,187 miles
- Test number
- 110439904748
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,703 miles (+69)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 86,703 miles
- Test number
- 245812451327
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail86,634 miles (+20,332)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,634 miles
- Test number
- 436390035012
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass66,302 miles (+20,174)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 66,302 miles
- Test number
- 156133018879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,128 miles (+226)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 46,128 miles
- Test number
- 255098593396
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre centre treads cracks
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre nail
Fail45,902 miles (+18,454)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,902 miles
- Test number
- 816934307896
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lights cluster (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre centre treads cracks
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre nail
Pass27,448 miles (+5,389)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 27,448 miles
- Test number
- 136786235261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,059 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 22,059 miles
- Test number
- 707377244296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K40 VEF
- Does K40 VEF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K40 VEF expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K40 VEF?
- The MOT on K40 VEF expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K40 VEF done?
- K40 VEF was recorded at 137,385 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2022, an average of 14,550 miles a year.
- Has K40 VEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 VEF has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on K40 VEF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K40 VEF find?
- K40 VEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front steering rack gaiter covered in grease / oil..
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