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Hyundai Santa FE

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,188 cc

L40 RABMOT history

L40 RAB is a black diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,573 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,188 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RAB was last recorded at 135,573 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,571 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,573 miles
  • 2025 – 133,538 miles
  • 2024 – 130,254 miles
  • 2023 – 128,679 miles
  • 2021 – 125,053 miles
  • 2020 – 123,473 miles
  • 2019 – 121,314 miles
  • 2018 – 114,559 miles
  • 2017 – 103,414 miles
  • 2016 – 93,675 miles
  • 2015 – 81,939 miles
  • 2014 – 68,117 miles
  • 2013 – 51,485 miles
  • 2012 – 35,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,573 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,573 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,573 miles
    Test number
    188983064542
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,571 miles (+2,033)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,571 miles
    Test number
    418284094802
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,538 miles (+3,284)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,538 miles
    Test number
    562196479117
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass130,254 miles (+1,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,254 miles
    Test number
    760991409009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,679 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,679 miles
    Test number
    636814815820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail128,679 miles (+3,626)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,679 miles
    Test number
    856404758801
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass125,053 miles (+1,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    117133858342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,473 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,473 miles
    Test number
    691314774938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,314 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,314 miles
    Test number
    235470470550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,559 miles
    Test number
    735204755305
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail114,559 miles (+11,145)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,559 miles
    Test number
    369360651012
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass103,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,414 miles
    Test number
    874830487559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,414 miles (+9,739)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,414 miles
    Test number
    502577665436
    • FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side runner insecure (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass93,675 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,675 miles
    Test number
    729945696362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,639 miles (+11,700)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,639 miles
    Test number
    794105407373
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass81,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,939 miles
    Test number
    583941660905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,939 miles (+13,822)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,939 miles
    Test number
    559302427052
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail68,117 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    339255574401
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass68,117 miles (+16,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    347395174283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  20. Fail51,485 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,485 miles
    Test number
    195372043286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass51,485 miles (+16,292)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,485 miles
    Test number
    625042243239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,193 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,193 miles
    Test number
    309932122494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass35,193 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,193 miles
    Test number
    599702222253
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L40 RAB

Does L40 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RAB is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RAB?
The MOT on L40 RAB is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RAB done?
L40 RAB was recorded at 135,573 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 7,371 miles a year.
Has L40 RAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RAB has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 RAB 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 RAB find?
L40 RAB passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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