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AB54 JOD

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,579 mi
Last recorded115,579 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe78,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 JOD
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 115,579 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 106,843 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 101,108 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 97,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 87,812 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three rear seats ()

Pass 30 May 2018 81,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,406 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 42,443 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 42,442 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads heat damaged

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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AB54 JOD is a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AB54 JOD, 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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AB54 JOD is a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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