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Hyundai Santa FE

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,188 cc

L40 LFWMOT history

L40 LFW is a grey diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
124,235 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,188 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LFW was last recorded at 124,235 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 11,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,808 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
11,427 miles
Average per year
8,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,235 miles
  • 2023 – 112,808 miles
  • 2022 – 103,989 miles
  • 2021 – 95,543 miles
  • 2020 – 87,526 miles
  • 2019 – 74,959 miles
  • 2018 – 69,593 miles
  • 2017 – 62,523 miles
  • 2016 – 52,159 miles
  • 2015 – 42,319 miles
  • 2013 – 30,376 miles
  • 2012 – 24,718 miles
  • 2011 – 22,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,235 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,235 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,235 miles
    Test number
    723173168488
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,230 miles (+11,422)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,230 miles
    Test number
    682539953035
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,808 miles
    Test number
    650133065922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

  4. Fail112,808 miles (+8,819)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,808 miles
    Test number
    490783832387
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

  5. Pass103,989 miles (+8,446)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,989 miles
    Test number
    646016499670
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass95,543 miles (+269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,543 miles
    Test number
    730147299558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail95,274 miles (+7,748)1 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    776451196198
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass87,526 miles (+12,567)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,526 miles
    Test number
    218758921771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,959 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    582515720391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,955 miles (+5,362)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,955 miles
    Test number
    378719814723
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,593 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    597933824978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,536 miles (+7,013)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,536 miles
    Test number
    128464172199
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass62,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    313736720518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,516 miles (+10,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,516 miles
    Test number
    327774122285
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass52,159 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,159 miles
    Test number
    525289221192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,156 miles (+9,837)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,156 miles
    Test number
    660788938762
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  17. Pass42,319 miles (+11,943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,319 miles
    Test number
    879717485060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,376 miles (+5,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,376 miles
    Test number
    338612043437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,718 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,718 miles
    Test number
    328355602343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,773 miles
    Test number
    567069721294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L40 LFW

Does L40 LFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 LFW expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 LFW?
The MOT on L40 LFW expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 LFW done?
L40 LFW was recorded at 124,235 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 8,049 miles a year.
Has L40 LFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LFW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 LFW 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 L40 LFW find?
L40 LFW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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