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AR07 JTO

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,684 mi
Last recorded126,684 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe84,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 JTO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 126,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 126,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 116,374 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 106,486 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

deep cuts nearside front tyre( suspect to cords)

deep cuts offside front tyre

offside front lower arm front bush deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2021 91,421 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 87,339 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 84,596 miles

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

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 24 Nov 2018 80,646 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 76,166 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 71,700 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s [front bushes] (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s [in poor condition] (2.2.C.1c)

under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,192 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 63,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,494 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,428 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 55,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,329 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 51,325 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,053 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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AR07 JTO is a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 AR07 JTO, 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 AR07 JTO registered?

AR07 JTO is a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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