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Hyundai Santa FE

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

L55 TYAMOT history

L55 TYA is a black diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 153,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L55 TYA black Hyundai Santa Fe – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
153,008 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 TYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 TYA was last recorded at 153,008 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,008 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,008 miles
  • 2025 – 145,717 miles
  • 2024 – 135,783 miles
  • 2023 – 124,921 miles
  • 2022 – 114,019 miles
  • 2021 – 102,799 miles
  • 2020 – 93,031 miles
  • 2019 – 78,399 miles
  • 2018 – 63,546 miles
  • 2017 – 48,518 miles
  • 2016 – 36,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    153,008 miles
    Test number
    999424662773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail153,008 miles (+7,291)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,008 miles
    Test number
    976866436641
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass145,717 miles (+9,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,717 miles
    Test number
    704328691921
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,783 miles (+10,862)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,783 miles
    Test number
    512544097559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,921 miles (+10,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,921 miles
    Test number
    737379946807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,019 miles (+11,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,019 miles
    Test number
    998720236983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    102,799 miles
    Test number
    607192222946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,799 miles (+9,768)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,799 miles
    Test number
    923047170744
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass93,031 miles (+14,632)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,031 miles
    Test number
    211267128219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,399 miles (+339)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,399 miles
    Test number
    311742311379
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail78,060 miles (+14,514)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,060 miles
    Test number
    450862669549
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass63,546 miles (+15,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    618133547929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear puncture
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner cv boot split

  13. Pass48,518 miles (+11,723)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,518 miles
    Test number
    329813374477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    113542223203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 TYA

Does L55 TYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 TYA is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 TYA?
The MOT on L55 TYA is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 TYA done?
L55 TYA was recorded at 153,008 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 11,037 miles a year.
Has L55 TYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 TYA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 TYA 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 L55 TYA find?
L55 TYA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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