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Hyundai Santa FE

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LP61 OPTMOT history

LP61 OPT is a silver diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

LP61 OPT silver Hyundai Santa Fe – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Hyundai Santa Fe, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
171,303 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 OPT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 OPT was last recorded at 171,303 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 19,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,158 miles · 20 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
19,145 miles
Average per year
13,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,303 miles
  • 2024 – 152,158 miles
  • 2023 – 137,939 miles
  • 2022 – 127,106 miles
  • 2021 – 111,189 miles
  • 2020 – 99,829 miles
  • 2019 – 88,446 miles
  • 2018 – 77,908 miles
  • 2017 – 63,905 miles
  • 2016 – 52,233 miles
  • 2015 – 40,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,303 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,303 miles
    Test number
    602537670086
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,303 miles (+19,145)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,303 miles
    Test number
    273959454433
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,158 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,158 miles
    Test number
    367973294659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,157 miles (+14,218)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,157 miles
    Test number
    852606748936
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,939 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,939 miles
    Test number
    958176622460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,938 miles (+10,832)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,938 miles
    Test number
    750982743904
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,106 miles (+15,917)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,106 miles
    Test number
    204456485778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,189 miles
    Test number
    102223089258
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail111,189 miles (+11,360)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,189 miles
    Test number
    698659114564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass99,829 miles (+11,383)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,829 miles
    Test number
    121760797419
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass88,446 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,446 miles
    Test number
    712045634945
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  12. Fail88,437 miles (+10,529)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,437 miles
    Test number
    495459094654
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel tank Top Pipe Clip Corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  13. Pass77,908 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,908 miles
    Test number
    541882955641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,904 miles (+13,999)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,904 miles
    Test number
    317826716946
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass63,905 miles (+11,672)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,905 miles
    Test number
    230598225620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,233 miles (+11,343)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    529147854746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,890 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,890 miles
    Test number
    176728625042
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail40,887 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,887 miles
    Test number
    395997925033
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP61 OPT

Does LP61 OPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP61 OPT expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP61 OPT?
The MOT on LP61 OPT expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP61 OPT done?
LP61 OPT was recorded at 171,303 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 13,040 miles a year.
Has LP61 OPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 OPT has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 OPT 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 LP61 OPT find?
LP61 OPT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front fluid leak, but not excessive coolant.

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