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AJ58 SZR

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,424 mi
Last recorded153,424 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 SZR
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 153,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 153,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 148,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 148,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 141,117 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))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 132,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc showing signs of binding/heat, brake pad worn more than NSR

Fail 19 May 2023 132,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished, coming away from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished and coming away from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc showing signs of binding/heat, brake pad worn more than NSR

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 121,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 108,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2020 98,403 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 92,792 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 92,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,622 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,324 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,256 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 69,256 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,781 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,560 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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AJ58 SZR is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 84,801 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 AJ58 SZR, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ58 SZR is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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