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AF57 XJV

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,270 mi
Last recorded101,270 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe84,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XJV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 101,270 miles
Fail 25 May 2026 101,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2025 98,453 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 98,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 94,200 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 94,200 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 90,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 87,841 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 87,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 81,204 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both steering rack gaiters are damp[maybe weeping inner rack joint seals ]..

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 73,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,015 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 65,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,932 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 54,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013

Both front tyres are getting low on the edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,481 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 46,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,172 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,665 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 33,664 miles

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

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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AF57 XJV is a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 84,589 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 AF57 XJV, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF57 XJV registered?

AF57 XJV is a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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