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A8 HAO

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,400 mi
Last recorded122,400 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe69,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HAO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 122,400 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 114,713 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 114,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering arm inner slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 108,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering arm inner slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 55,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 55,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 45,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,946 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front b/pads getting low and nearing limits of wear

N/S/R outer b/pad low

O/S/R tyre abit worn at inner tread edge

P/Brake efficiency abit low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Rear inner b/pads appear VERY low and almost ON limits of wear (esp O/S/R)

Slight dent at O/S/F driver's door

Fail 4 May 2017 35,941 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer b/pad almost metal to metal with b/disc face (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front b/pads getting low and nearing limits of wear

N/S/R outer b/pad low

O/S/R tyre abit worn at inner tread edge

P/Brake efficiency abit low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Rear inner b/pads appear VERY low and almost ON limits of wear (esp O/S/R)

Slight dent at O/S/F driver's door

Pass 5 May 2016 25,616 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted in vehicle unable to check adult belt

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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A8 HAO is a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 69,473 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 HAO, 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 13 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 HAO is a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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