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A16 ADS

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,007 mi
Last recorded61,007 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe78,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ADS
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 61,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 57,421 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,235 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,947 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 47,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 47,631 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 43,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,335 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,968 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 23,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 19,819 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 15,966 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 12,027 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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A16 ADS is a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 78,185 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 ADS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 ADS registered?

A16 ADS is a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is A16 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 ADS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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