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BF08 EHJ

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,423 mi
Last recorded152,423 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EHJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 152,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 149,074 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 144,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 142,160 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 139,687 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 136,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 132,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 127,586 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 122,442 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 104,085 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,572 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,672 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,687 miles

front pads wearing low

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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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BF08 EHJ is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BF08 EHJ, 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 BF08 EHJ registered?

BF08 EHJ is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is BF08 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 EHJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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