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AY57 RNJ

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,766 mi
Last recorded119,766 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 RNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 119,766 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 116,819 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 116,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens covered in foreign product. Clean surface (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head light lens covered in foreign product Clean lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 113,195 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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AY57 RNJ is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY57 RNJ, 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 AY57 RNJ registered?

AY57 RNJ is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AY57 RNJ safe to buy?

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