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AY08 LKN

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,171 mi
Last recorded168,171 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LKN
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 168,171 miles

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

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2021 159,060 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 159,059 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 149,957 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 149,957 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 133,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2019 133,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,860 miles

advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,786 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 85,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 43,608 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 34,069 miles

tyres worn

Pass 12 May 2011 22,776 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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AY08 LKN is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY08 LKN, 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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AY08 LKN is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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