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AU08 MJK

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,090 mi
Last recorded135,090 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 MJK
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 135,090 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp not working

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 135,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp not working

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 131,095 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,390 miles

Front Disc Lipped

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 122,376 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Disc Lipped

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 117,526 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 117,518 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,255 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Rear (Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 115,248 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Broken (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Rear (Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 111,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 111,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,632 miles

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 27 Sep 2017 97,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 97,444 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Large Screww In Tread

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,020 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,422 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 85,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 76,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,533 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,276 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 52,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,369 miles

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

emissions not tested particulate filter fitted

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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AU08 MJK is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 AU08 MJK, 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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AU08 MJK is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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