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Hyundai Santa FE

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,656 cc

LO04 HBUMOT history

LO04 HBU is a black petrol Hyundai Santa FE first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
124,566 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 HBU
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
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO04 HBU was last recorded at 124,566 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 9,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,493 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,073 miles
Average per year
4,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,566 miles
  • 2025 – 115,493 miles
  • 2023 – 115,212 miles
  • 2022 – 111,758 miles
  • 2021 – 107,511 miles
  • 2020 – 106,001 miles
  • 2019 – 103,833 miles
  • 2018 – 100,230 miles
  • 2017 – 95,708 miles
  • 2016 – 88,412 miles
  • 2015 – 81,572 miles
  • 2014 – 74,354 miles
  • 2013 – 70,545 miles
  • 2012 – 58,144 miles
  • 2011 – 55,694 miles
  • 2010 – 50,383 miles
  • 2009 – 45,156 miles
  • 2008 – 38,574 miles
  • 2007 – 29,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,566 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,566 miles (+9,073)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,566 miles
    Test number
    452580799692
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,493 miles (+281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,493 miles
    Test number
    854347061985
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,212 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,212 miles
    Test number
    219630037269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass111,758 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    897660458319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail111,758 miles (+4,247)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    922174935376
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,511 miles
    Test number
    105023654750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail107,511 miles (+1,510)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,511 miles
    Test number
    987484934398
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass106,001 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,001 miles
    Test number
    613718116888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,833 miles
    Test number
    904132278345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,833 miles (+3,603)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,833 miles
    Test number
    701672462832
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass100,230 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,230 miles
    Test number
    798561671064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,708 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    940539017714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,412 miles (+6,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    119040381098
    • 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)

  14. Fail81,572 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,572 miles
    Test number
    347670205125
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass81,572 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,572 miles
    Test number
    846830405183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,354 miles (+3,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,354 miles
    Test number
    266420194026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,545 miles
    Test number
    808713003109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,545 miles (+12,401)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,545 miles
    Test number
    999933603164
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass58,144 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    836676972077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,694 miles (+5,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    289839091452
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,383 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,383 miles
    Test number
    912602800286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,156 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    914315709272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,574 miles (+8,943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,574 miles
    Test number
    743430618237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,631 miles
    Test number
    810301907250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 HBU

Does LO04 HBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 HBU expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 HBU?
The MOT on LO04 HBU expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 HBU done?
LO04 HBU was recorded at 124,566 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 4,978 miles a year.
Has LO04 HBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 HBU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LO04 HBU 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 LO04 HBU find?
LO04 HBU failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 6 major defects and 5 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front, and 8 more.

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