2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

The auction record lists the vehicle as “PERMIT NO BRAND – UNFIT,” with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reported that the visible front-end collision damage supports the FRONT END classification, while the permit/no-brand and UNFIT status could not be verified from the photos alone. The most significant damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The hood is severely buckled along the front edge and left-front area, with a large uneven opening above the front fascia. The front bumper cover, grille, and lower trim have separated and displaced sections, visible cracks or breaks, broken-looking trim, and exposed or uneven openings. The central grille trim is also separated and misaligned. The left front door has a broad irregular dent with multiple light-colored paint scuff marks. The driver’s steering-wheel airbag is deployed, and additional airbag fabric is visible below the dashboard and beside the steering column. The condition of other restraint-system components, the underlying structural areas, mechanical systems, and the vehicle’s ability to operate cannot be determined from these findings. A comprehensive inspection and diagnostic scan would be required before repair or purchase decisions. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV with four-wheel drive, a gasoline 2.4-liter four-cylinder GDI THETA II engine rated at 185 horsepower. It was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in the United States. The transmission specification was not provided. The supplied NHTSA recall data lists four recalls for this model and year. These include a potential front coil-spring fracture that could puncture a tire, two ABS-module electrical-short/fire-related recalls (including an expansion of the earlier recall), and a side-curtain-airbag deployment-related recall. Recall completion status for this vehicle was not provided and should be confirmed with Hyundai or an authorised dealer using the VIN before driving or purchasing.