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AX08 FEP

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,968 mi
Last recorded126,968 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FEP
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 126,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 126,963 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,308 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 124,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,717 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,676 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 112,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,497 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 101,713 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 101,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,052 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,052 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,312 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,593 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,342 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 79,268 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 73,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 67,977 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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AX08 FEP is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX08 FEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX08 FEP registered?

AX08 FEP is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AX08 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 FEP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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