Hyundai Santa FE
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc
L25 ARAMOT history
L25 ARA is a silver diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 1 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,323 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 124,323 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,555 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 ARA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Santa FE
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 ARA was last recorded at 124,323 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 124,316 miles · 1 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 8,555 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,323 miles
- 2025 – 114,569 miles
- 2024 – 104,128 miles
- 2023 – 87,874 miles
- 2022 – 76,145 miles
- 2021 – 72,208 miles
- 2020 – 63,973 miles
- 2019 – 58,543 miles
- 2018 – 50,537 miles
- 2017 – 45,621 miles
- 2016 – 40,007 miles
- 2015 – 34,058 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,323 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,323 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 124,323 miles
- Test number
- 190812421949
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail124,316 miles (+9,747)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,316 miles
- Test number
- 637223893409
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,569 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 114,569 miles
- Test number
- 581694784392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,567 miles (+10,439)3 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,567 miles
- Test number
- 453556928579
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass104,128 miles (+16,254)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 104,128 miles
- Test number
- 872017477818
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,874 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 87,874 miles
- Test number
- 603653112933
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail87,864 miles (+11,719)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,864 miles
- Test number
- 497769309468
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,145 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 76,145 miles
- Test number
- 682572248677
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,141 miles (+3,933)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 76,141 miles
- Test number
- 583602297464
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear all suspension components surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
Pass72,208 miles (+8,235)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 72,208 miles
- Test number
- 693158616719
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass63,973 miles (+5,430)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 63,973 miles
- Test number
- 897766600177
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass58,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 58,543 miles
- Test number
- 345629684973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,543 miles (+8,006)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,543 miles
- Test number
- 633643470101
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass50,537 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 50,537 miles
- Test number
- 470703850983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,536 miles (+4,915)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,536 miles
- Test number
- 311673325502
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear wiper torn
Pass45,621 miles (+5,614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 45,621 miles
- Test number
- 868699022141
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,007 miles (+5,949)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 40,007 miles
- Test number
- 611767408550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 34,058 miles
- Test number
- 378868339047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L25 ARA
- Does L25 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 ARA is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 ARA?
- The MOT on L25 ARA is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 ARA done?
- L25 ARA was recorded at 124,323 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 8,555 miles a year.
- Has L25 ARA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 ARA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L25 ARA 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 L25 ARA find?
- L25 ARA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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