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Hyundai Santa FE

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,656 cc

L5 MCEMOT history

L5 MCE is a black petrol Hyundai Santa FE first used on 20 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,130 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,656 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MCE was last recorded at 140,130 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,103 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,027 miles
Average per year
7,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,130 miles
  • 2023 – 138,103 miles
  • 2022 – 136,211 miles
  • 2021 – 130,663 miles
  • 2019 – 119,538 miles
  • 2018 – 111,719 miles
  • 2017 – 103,121 miles
  • 2016 – 92,716 miles
  • 2015 – 80,393 miles
  • 2014 – 68,694 miles
  • 2013 – 47,094 miles
  • 2012 – 32,725 miles
  • 2011 – 23,326 miles
  • 2010 – 20,457 miles
  • 2009 – 11,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,130 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • PARKING BRAKE READING POOR O/S/R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • SUMP ON ENGINE CORRODED AND LEAKING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,130 miles (+2,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,130 miles
    Test number
    171196309414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass138,103 miles (+1,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,103 miles
    Test number
    284771935237
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Pass136,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,211 miles
    Test number
    706052828420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,211 miles (+5,548)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,211 miles
    Test number
    154640502386
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  5. Pass130,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,663 miles
    Test number
    618259916926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,663 miles (+11,125)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,663 miles
    Test number
    685835370696
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass119,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,538 miles
    Test number
    205441253912
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail119,538 miles (+7,819)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,538 miles
    Test number
    274974209156
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,719 miles
    Test number
    935152697153
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE READING POOR O/S/R

  10. Fail111,719 miles (+8,598)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,719 miles
    Test number
    106830065652
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment FOOT PARKING BRAKE (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE READING POOR O/S/R

  11. Pass103,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,121 miles
    Test number
    272445408316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,121 miles (+10,405)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,121 miles
    Test number
    433250035706
    • DangerousOil leak oil sump holed
    • FailureEmissions not tested Due to sump oil leak. (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass92,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,716 miles
    Test number
    474184024015
    • AdvisorySUMP ON ENGINE CORRODED AND LEAKING

  14. Fail92,716 miles (+12,323)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,716 miles
    Test number
    109643593688
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT AND LEAKING (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySUMP ON ENGINE CORRODED AND LEAKING

  15. Pass80,393 miles (+132)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,393 miles
    Test number
    128599195195
    • NoteBoth front tyres low in centre of tread
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing

  16. Fail80,261 miles (+11,567)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    696177595133
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low in centre of tread
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing

  17. Pass68,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,694 miles
    Test number
    906844704279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,694 miles (+21,600)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,694 miles
    Test number
    377743804281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass47,094 miles (+14,369)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,094 miles
    Test number
    796871493134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,725 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,725 miles
    Test number
    377225502483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,172 miles (+6,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,172 miles
    Test number
    455674082027
    • NoteFront wiper blades

  22. Pass23,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,326 miles
    Test number
    717537371061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,326 miles (+2,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,326 miles
    Test number
    836597771027
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass20,457 miles (+8,459)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,457 miles
    Test number
    633366750236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,998 miles
    Test number
    833022869290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 MCE

Does L5 MCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MCE is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 MCE?
The MOT on L5 MCE is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 MCE done?
L5 MCE was recorded at 140,130 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 7,718 miles a year.
Has L5 MCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MCE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 MCE 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 L5 MCE find?
L5 MCE passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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