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Hyundai Santa FE

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,656 cc

L6 WHYMOT history

L6 WHY is a black petrol Hyundai Santa FE first used on 12 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,799 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,656 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 WHY was last recorded at 137,799 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,627 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,172 miles
Average per year
5,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,799 miles
  • 2025 – 136,627 miles
  • 2024 – 134,970 miles
  • 2023 – 133,460 miles
  • 2022 – 132,322 miles
  • 2021 – 130,119 miles
  • 2020 – 128,044 miles
  • 2019 – 124,594 miles
  • 2018 – 117,454 miles
  • 2017 – 110,760 miles
  • 2016 – 104,955 miles
  • 2015 – 99,786 miles
  • 2014 – 92,105 miles
  • 2013 – 83,218 miles
  • 2012 – 75,804 miles
  • 2011 – 68,955 miles
  • 2010 – 54,731 miles
  • 2009 – 41,548 miles
  • 2008 – 36,319 miles
  • 2007 – 28,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,799 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded bothside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,799 miles (+1,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,799 miles
    Test number
    349794982827
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,627 miles (+1,657)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,627 miles
    Test number
    610874223809
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,970 miles (+1,510)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,970 miles
    Test number
    174599358988
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,460 miles (+1,138)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,460 miles
    Test number
    934725563734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass132,322 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,322 miles
    Test number
    139514366530
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  6. Fail132,320 miles (+2,201)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,320 miles
    Test number
    847827759441
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Pass130,119 miles (+2,075)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,119 miles
    Test number
    626315302929
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass128,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,044 miles
    Test number
    890218843773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail128,044 miles (+3,450)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,044 miles
    Test number
    587118160142
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass124,594 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,594 miles
    Test number
    259663765625
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail124,592 miles (+7,138)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,592 miles
    Test number
    745769549387
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass117,454 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,454 miles
    Test number
    725975016976
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail117,452 miles (+6,692)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,452 miles
    Test number
    500316005318
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass110,760 miles (+5,805)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,760 miles
    Test number
    628702005213
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Outer both tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass104,955 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,955 miles
    Test number
    796149115575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,786 miles (+7,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,786 miles
    Test number
    852483249272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass92,105 miles (+164)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,105 miles
    Test number
    389056414466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  18. Fail91,941 miles (+8,723)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,941 miles
    Test number
    228422114215
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  19. Pass83,218 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,218 miles
    Test number
    568553903233
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter brake lamp not working.

  20. Fail83,218 miles (+7,414)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,218 miles
    Test number
    395610403465
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCenter brake lamp not working.

  21. Pass75,804 miles (+6,849)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,804 miles
    Test number
    288145202226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass68,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,955 miles
    Test number
    675679691152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail68,955 miles (+14,224)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,955 miles
    Test number
    989769991142
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,731 miles (+13,183)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,731 miles
    Test number
    461459180165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,548 miles
    Test number
    191248589104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,547 miles (+5,228)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,547 miles
    Test number
    270588689450
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  27. Pass36,319 miles (+7,698)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,319 miles
    Test number
    190405728288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,621 miles
    Test number
    233870327201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 WHY

Does L6 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 WHY is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 WHY?
The MOT on L6 WHY is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 WHY done?
L6 WHY was recorded at 137,799 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,773 miles a year.
Has L6 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 WHY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L6 WHY 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 L6 WHY find?
L6 WHY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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