# RF12UTE — HYUNDAI SANTA FE MOT History & Vehicle Check

RF12UTE is a Silver HYUNDAI SANTA FE, Diesel (2199cc), first registered 2012-08-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for RF12UTE — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | RF12UTE |
| Make | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2199cc |
| First registered | 2012-08-01 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-02-12 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 17
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 70.59%
- Total defects recorded: 34

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 17:34:38 | PASSED | 96,387 MI | 2027-02-12 00:00:00 |
| 2026-02-04 12:15:06 | FAILED | 96,378 MI | — |
| 2025-01-17 09:39:06 | PASSED | 84,182 MI | 2026-02-02 00:00:00 |
| 2024-01-17 10:49:57 | PASSED | 79,261 MI | 2025-02-02 00:00:00 |
| 2023-01-20 10:03:03 | PASSED | 74,920 MI | 2024-02-02 00:00:00 |
| 2022-02-03 10:38:35 | PASSED | 70,179 MI | 2023-02-02 00:00:00 |
| 2022-01-31 14:01:40 | FAILED | 70,179 MI | — |
| 2021-08-05 10:34:09 | PASSED | 66,302 MI | 2022-08-04 00:00:00 |
| 2021-07-31 09:16:16 | FAILED | 66,279 MI | — |
| 2020-08-05 11:38:45 | PASSED | 55,914 MI | 2021-08-04 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-30 08:07:21 | PASSED | 47,680 MI | 2020-08-01 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-31 13:56:28 | PASSED | 43,913 MI | 2019-08-01 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-31 08:23:54 | FAILED | 43,913 MI | — |
| 2017-07-14 09:02:28 | PASSED | 39,156 MI | 2018-08-01 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-14 09:02:27 | FAILED | 39,156 MI | — |
| 2016-07-15 11:39:16 | PASSED | 34,970 MI | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-23 12:31:55 | PASSED | 28,337 MI | 2016-08-01 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-02-13 17:34:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

**2026-02-04 12:15:06 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MINOR: Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

**2025-01-17 09:39:06 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

**2023-01-20 10:03:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

**2022-01-31 14:01:40 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2021-07-31 09:16:16 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside hand brake not working (1.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

**2020-08-05 11:38:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

**2018-07-31 08:23:54 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has a hole in tread deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

**2017-07-14 09:02:28 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2017-07-14 09:02:27 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

**2016-07-15 11:39:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front bushs (2.4.G.2)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for RF12UTE is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RF12UTE. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.