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Hyundai Santa FE

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,656 cc

LK04 EXAMOT history

LK04 EXA is a black petrol Hyundai Santa FE first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 181,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2025
Mileage
181,755 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 EXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,656 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 EXA was last recorded at 181,755 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 13,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,761 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
13,994 miles
Average per year
8,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,755 miles
  • 2023 – 167,761 miles
  • 2022 – 160,500 miles
  • 2021 – 148,725 miles
  • 2020 – 132,033 miles
  • 2018 – 113,615 miles
  • 2016 – 103,543 miles
  • 2015 – 93,812 miles
  • 2014 – 84,806 miles
  • 2013 – 77,995 miles
  • 2012 – 67,432 miles
  • 2011 – 61,026 miles
  • 2010 – 52,554 miles
  • 2008 – 42,117 miles
  • 2007 – 32,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper dameged
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens dameged tapped
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,755 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    181,755 miles
    Test number
    504090245085
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper dameged
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens dameged tapped
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail181,755 miles (+13,994)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,755 miles
    Test number
    783786756892
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper dameged
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens dameged tapped
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass167,761 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,761 miles
    Test number
    184271299607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,500 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,500 miles
    Test number
    693387017095
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail160,498 miles (+11,773)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,498 miles
    Test number
    744468836732
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass148,725 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,725 miles
    Test number
    171950626856
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light missing
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  7. Fail148,722 miles (+16,689)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,722 miles
    Test number
    750641437793
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light missing
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  8. Pass132,033 miles (+72)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,033 miles
    Test number
    275066586799
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Fail131,961 miles (+18,346)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,961 miles
    Test number
    767337337196
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass113,615 miles (+10,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    865843654568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,543 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,543 miles
    Test number
    148622438501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,537 miles (+9,725)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,537 miles
    Test number
    575716250251
    • FailureFront Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function bothsides (2.7.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass93,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,812 miles
    Test number
    412595495350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,812 miles (+9,006)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,812 miles
    Test number
    565607613533
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Fail84,806 miles1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,806 miles
    Test number
    685074884204
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBonnet retaing in mechanism sticky.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass84,806 miles (+6,811)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,806 miles
    Test number
    915934384284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBonnet retaing in mechanism sticky.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass77,995 miles (+10,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,995 miles
    Test number
    606946473247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
  18. Fail67,432 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,432 miles
    Test number
    267419342169
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass67,432 miles (+6,406)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,432 miles
    Test number
    545559542178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass61,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    246383941420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,026 miles (+8,472)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    738213041180
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  22. Fail52,554 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    100318690480
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  23. Pass52,554 miles (+10,437)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    820158190080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,117 miles (+10,108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,117 miles
    Test number
    490453518324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,009 miles
    Test number
    391614707198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LK04 EXA

Does LK04 EXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 EXA expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 EXA?
The MOT on LK04 EXA expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 EXA done?
LK04 EXA was recorded at 181,755 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 8,484 miles a year.
Has LK04 EXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 EXA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LK04 EXA 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 LK04 EXA find?
LK04 EXA passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 6 advisories: front bumper dameged; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 3 more.

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