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Hyundai Santa FE

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LS12 HJZMOT history

LS12 HJZ is a grey diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

LS12 HJZ grey 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 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
148,872 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HJZ was last recorded at 148,872 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 10,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,078 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
10,794 miles
Average per year
11,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,872 miles
  • 2024 – 138,078 miles
  • 2023 – 129,810 miles
  • 2022 – 110,484 miles
  • 2021 – 87,531 miles
  • 2020 – 85,447 miles
  • 2019 – 79,389 miles
  • 2018 – 72,304 miles
  • 2017 – 59,750 miles
  • 2016 – 48,888 miles
  • 2015 – 34,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,872 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount noisy

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 most seats not present

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake long only just meeting criteria

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear most seats not presented

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Wipers smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,872 miles (+10,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,872 miles
    Test number
    842184038873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount noisy
  2. Pass138,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,078 miles
    Test number
    494403658410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,078 miles (+8,268)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,078 miles
    Test number
    717319972581
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass129,810 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,810 miles
    Test number
    638401532736
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail129,810 miles (+19,326)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,810 miles
    Test number
    209132242061
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass110,484 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,484 miles
    Test number
    483002917774
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  7. Fail110,482 miles (+22,951)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,482 miles
    Test number
    553931585758
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  8. Pass87,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    814130007291
    • AdvisoryRear most seats not present
  9. Fail87,531 miles (+2,084)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    869869710251
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear most seats not present
  10. Pass85,447 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,447 miles
    Test number
    852916761227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,389 miles (+37)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,389 miles
    Test number
    484833158095
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake long only just meeting criteria
    • AdvisoryRear most seats not presented
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  12. Fail79,352 miles (+7,048)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    447288880816
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake long only just meeting criteria
    • AdvisoryRear most seats not presented
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  13. Pass72,304 miles (+12,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    498114551303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    235057973470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Fail59,750 miles (+10,862)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    644399655108
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  16. Pass48,888 miles (+14,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    542730119880
    • 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)
  17. Pass34,806 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,806 miles
    Test number
    256013185049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear diff leaking

Questions about LS12 HJZ

Does LS12 HJZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 HJZ expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HJZ?
The MOT on LS12 HJZ expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 HJZ done?
LS12 HJZ was recorded at 148,872 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 11,439 miles a year.
Has LS12 HJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HJZ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 HJZ 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 LS12 HJZ find?
LS12 HJZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front top mount noisy.

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