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AY08 XJA

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,542 mi
Last recorded79,542 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XJA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,542 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 70,992 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 70,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,152 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,809 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 51,807 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,685 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 29,379 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 27,285 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 25,462 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,176 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 22,737 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,688 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,070 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 14,114 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 12,426 miles

tears to all four tyres

Fail 14 Feb 2012 12,416 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

tears to all four tyres

Pass 3 Feb 2011 10,355 miles

slight brake judder

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 XJA is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XJA, 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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What year was AY08 XJA registered?

AY08 XJA is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AY08 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XJA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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