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Hyundai Santa FE

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc

L1 GWCMOT history

L1 GWC is a blue diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 81,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L1 GWC blue Hyundai Santa Fe – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Hyundai Santa Fe, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,786 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 GWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 GWC was last recorded at 81,786 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,786 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,786 miles
  • 2024 – 71,466 miles
  • 2023 – 62,330 miles
  • 2022 – 52,760 miles
  • 2021 – 48,451 miles
  • 2020 – 46,766 miles
  • 2019 – 39,598 miles
  • 2018 – 36,622 miles
  • 2017 – 31,563 miles
  • 2016 – 28,126 miles
  • 2015 – 23,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,786 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe corroded and material soft (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded and material soft (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,786 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,786 miles
    Test number
    742647956934
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe corroded and material soft (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded and material soft (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail81,786 miles (+10,320)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,786 miles
    Test number
    519039667501
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to burst brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe corroded and material soft (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded and material soft (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,466 miles (+9,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,466 miles
    Test number
    450009472557
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded, arms springs etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,330 miles (+2,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,330 miles
    Test number
    234221045452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,328 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    666028914363
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail60,328 miles (+7,568)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    440046119904
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,760 miles (+4,309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    301302717707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass48,451 miles (+1,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,451 miles
    Test number
    342751274537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass46,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    982154833683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail46,766 miles (+7,168)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    999990990045
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass39,598 miles (+2,976)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,598 miles
    Test number
    307760182594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass36,622 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,622 miles
    Test number
    275273642040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail36,622 miles (+5,059)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,622 miles
    Test number
    881790635942
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass31,563 miles (+3,437)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,563 miles
    Test number
    539954636954
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass28,126 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,126 miles
    Test number
    790924009840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,121 miles (+5,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,121 miles
    Test number
    480522938575
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass23,075 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,075 miles
    Test number
    427656695066
    • NoteFront tyres bald on inside edges

  18. Fail23,060 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,060 miles
    Test number
    775089185020
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres bald on inside edges

Questions about L1 GWC

Does L1 GWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 GWC is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 GWC?
The MOT on L1 GWC is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 GWC done?
L1 GWC was recorded at 81,786 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,499 miles a year.
Has L1 GWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 GWC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 GWC 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 L1 GWC find?
L1 GWC passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded and material soft, and 1 more.

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