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Hyundai Santa FE

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,656 cc

L20 JDMMOT history

L20 JDM is a black petrol Hyundai Santa FE first used on 2 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,210 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,656 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 JDM was last recorded at 129,210 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,495 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,715 miles
Average per year
5,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,210 miles
  • 2025 – 127,495 miles
  • 2024 – 125,469 miles
  • 2023 – 122,852 miles
  • 2022 – 119,614 miles
  • 2021 – 117,360 miles
  • 2020 – 115,250 miles
  • 2019 – 112,104 miles
  • 2018 – 108,499 miles
  • 2017 – 103,050 miles
  • 2016 – 95,531 miles
  • 2015 – 87,567 miles
  • 2014 – 79,415 miles
  • 2013 – 73,079 miles
  • 2012 – 65,832 miles
  • 2011 – 57,741 miles
  • 2010 – 48,931 miles
  • 2009 – 41,134 miles
  • 2008 – 32,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,210 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,210 miles (+1,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,210 miles
    Test number
    593953263542
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,495 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,495 miles
    Test number
    799048506835
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp halft center bearing worn

  3. Fail127,495 miles (+2,026)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,495 miles
    Test number
    815846511593
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp halft center bearing worn

  4. Pass125,469 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,469 miles
    Test number
    971365731617
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,467 miles (+2,615)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,467 miles
    Test number
    415393835247
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,852 miles
    Test number
    789294076710
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail122,852 miles (+3,238)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,852 miles
    Test number
    578396245184
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,614 miles
    Test number
    453945654593
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,614 miles (+2,254)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,614 miles
    Test number
    723159397325
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,360 miles
    Test number
    283143325889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,360 miles (+2,110)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,360 miles
    Test number
    974288317902
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass115,250 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,250 miles
    Test number
    348087068219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,104 miles
    Test number
    616454341695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail112,104 miles (+3,605)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,104 miles
    Test number
    920719727417
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass108,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    212814162948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail108,499 miles (+5,449)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    684659743606
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass103,050 miles (+7,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    117469190550
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn and/or deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront brakes fluctuating
    • AdvisoryTop brake light not working

  18. Pass95,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    184343406151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,531 miles (+7,964)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    691539846360
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass87,567 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,567 miles
    Test number
    928270125152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,415 miles (+6,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    266539494068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass73,079 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    137111123123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,832 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    928502022141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,741 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,741 miles
    Test number
    235045101113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,931 miles (+7,797)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,931 miles
    Test number
    243949010145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,134 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,134 miles
    Test number
    110450119125
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass41,134 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,134 miles
    Test number
    370530119144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,344 miles
    Test number
    422190408158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 JDM

Does L20 JDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 JDM is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 JDM?
The MOT on L20 JDM is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 JDM done?
L20 JDM was recorded at 129,210 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,394 miles a year.
Has L20 JDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JDM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 JDM 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 L20 JDM find?
L20 JDM passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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