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Hyundai Santa FE

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,991 cc

LK54 DFZMOT history

LK54 DFZ is a black diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 124,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,440 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 DFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 DFZ was last recorded at 124,440 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,224 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,216 miles
Average per year
5,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,440 miles
  • 2025 – 123,224 miles
  • 2024 – 121,940 miles
  • 2023 – 120,802 miles
  • 2022 – 118,981 miles
  • 2021 – 116,578 miles
  • 2020 – 115,576 miles
  • 2019 – 111,314 miles
  • 2018 – 108,507 miles
  • 2017 – 103,854 miles
  • 2016 – 98,149 miles
  • 2015 – 94,241 miles
  • 2014 – 93,410 miles
  • 2013 – 84,060 miles
  • 2012 – 75,276 miles
  • 2011 – 69,607 miles
  • 2010 – 58,295 miles
  • 2009 – 50,279 miles
  • 2008 – 40,228 miles
  • 2007 – 30,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,440 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,440 miles
    Test number
    628863812545
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail124,440 miles (+1,216)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,440 miles
    Test number
    243510459304
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass123,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,224 miles
    Test number
    325115835700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail123,224 miles (+1,284)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,224 miles
    Test number
    205816030324
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass121,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,940 miles
    Test number
    292637013001
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail121,940 miles (+1,138)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,940 miles
    Test number
    923952467805
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass120,802 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,802 miles
    Test number
    642346282216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail120,789 miles (+1,808)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,789 miles
    Test number
    396308660793
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass118,981 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,981 miles
    Test number
    615987626332
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail118,974 miles (+2,396)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,974 miles
    Test number
    535698780090
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass116,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,578 miles
    Test number
    836523118816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Fail116,578 miles (+1,002)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,578 miles
    Test number
    473349241199
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass115,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,576 miles
    Test number
    794412714391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail115,576 miles (+4,262)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,576 miles
    Test number
    969126451492
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass111,314 miles (+2,807)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,314 miles
    Test number
    178883596742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass108,507 miles (+4,653)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,507 miles
    Test number
    942334447837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disk back plates corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  17. Pass103,854 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,854 miles
    Test number
    988594591642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,149 miles (+3,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,149 miles
    Test number
    141382092589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass94,241 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,241 miles
    Test number
    446489775028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,410 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    499346244359
    • NoteSlight leak from steering rack

  21. Fail93,410 miles (+9,350)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    808446844390
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight leak from steering rack

  22. Fail84,060 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,060 miles
    Test number
    355998743333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass84,060 miles (+8,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,060 miles
    Test number
    665948743358
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass75,276 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,276 miles
    Test number
    396660052328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,607 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    347017131395
    • NoteNearside front brake pad damaged

  26. Fail69,607 miles (+11,312)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    578317931325
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad damaged

  27. Pass58,295 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    350322540358
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRenew wiper blades

  28. Fail58,295 miles (+8,016)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    384422240344
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRenew wiper blades

  29. Pass50,279 miles (+10,051)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    612206839302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,228 miles (+9,812)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,228 miles
    Test number
    292250448372
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  31. Pass30,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    890031147371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail30,412 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,412 miles
    Test number
    693761947332
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LK54 DFZ

Does LK54 DFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 DFZ is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 DFZ?
The MOT on LK54 DFZ is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 DFZ done?
LK54 DFZ was recorded at 124,440 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 5,056 miles a year.
Has LK54 DFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 DFZ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LK54 DFZ 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 LK54 DFZ find?
LK54 DFZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears perished.

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