Hyundai Santa FE
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc
L70 ELEMOT history
L70 ELE is a black diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 3 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 171,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 171,043 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,987 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 ELE
- 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
- 3 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 ELE was last recorded at 171,043 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 171,043 miles · 2 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,987 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,043 miles
- 2025 – 168,314 miles
- 2024 – 165,750 miles
- 2023 – 159,237 miles
- 2022 – 158,070 miles
- 2020 – 146,564 miles
- 2019 – 139,492 miles
- 2018 – 130,791 miles
- 2017 – 122,157 miles
- 2016 – 113,659 miles
- 2015 – 93,285 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,043 miles
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))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
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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
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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,043 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 171,043 miles
- Test number
- 714967865719
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail171,043 miles (+2,729)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,043 miles
- Test number
- 876813689871
- DangerousOffside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,314 miles (+2,564)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 168,314 miles
- Test number
- 538225436208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,750 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 165,750 miles
- Test number
- 954820822581
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail164,750 miles (+5,513)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,750 miles
- Test number
- 182406153925
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,237 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 159,237 miles
- Test number
- 211376115403
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail159,237 miles (+1,167)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,237 miles
- Test number
- 755673752924
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass158,070 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 158,070 miles
- Test number
- 610005785044
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail158,070 miles (+11,506)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,070 miles
- Test number
- 567464522324
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,564 miles (+7,072)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 146,564 miles
- Test number
- 128980106241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,492 miles (+286)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 139,492 miles
- Test number
- 488577009501
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,206 miles (+8,415)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,206 miles
- Test number
- 918345871460
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,791 miles (+8,634)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 130,791 miles
- Test number
- 947658156960
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in inner rack joint
Pass122,157 miles (+8,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 122,157 miles
- Test number
- 440382387870
- AdvisoryHand brake little reserve travel
Pass113,659 miles (+3,425)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 113,659 miles
- Test number
- 542739675561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,234 miles (+16,949)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 110,234 miles
- Test number
- 268516774057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,285 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 93,285 miles
- Test number
- 667579405076
- 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)
Questions about L70 ELE
- Does L70 ELE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 ELE is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 ELE?
- The MOT on L70 ELE is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 ELE done?
- L70 ELE was recorded at 171,043 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,987 miles a year.
- Has L70 ELE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 ELE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L70 ELE 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 L70 ELE find?
- L70 ELE passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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