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AJ57 PHA

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,825 mi
Last recorded147,825 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe84,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 PHA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 147,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 132,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 124,968 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 115,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills covered plastic trim not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2022 115,791 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer sills covered plastic trim not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,744 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 106,744 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 98,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre worn on edge.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 91,091 miles

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

Spare tyre defective worn on inner edge ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 235/60/18 103 V

Fail 23 Sep 2019 91,088 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective worn on inner edge ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 235/60/18 103 V

Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,608 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge (235/60/18 103V)

Fail 24 Sep 2018 83,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge (235/60/18 103V)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,713 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 73,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,863 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,633 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 62,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 54,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,230 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped and slightly corroded on inner sides.

both sides inner front brake pads appear to be low.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,062 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper blade splitting

offside rear exhaust silencer rubber mount split

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,909 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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AJ57 PHA is a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ57 PHA, 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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AJ57 PHA is a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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