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AO09 XTA

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,541 mi
Last recorded112,541 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe78,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XTA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 112,541 miles

CORROSION TO REAR AXLE BEAM

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2025 112,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

CORROSION TO REAR AXLE BEAM

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 104,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 100,504 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 100,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 93,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 93,937 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,286 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 74,090 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 74,050 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,750 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 65,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

near side rear tyre is heavily perished

off side front bottom ball joint has play

off side rear tyre is low on the inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,017 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on inside

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,933 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,006 miles

front tyres worn low on insides

screen chipped

Fail 21 May 2012 31,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn low on insides

screen chipped

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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AO09 XTA is a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AO09 XTA, 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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What year was AO09 XTA registered?

AO09 XTA is a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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