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BF59 YFH

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,782 mi
Last recorded138,782 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe78,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YFH
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 138,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 131,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 123,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 114,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 107,133 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,558 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 96,557 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,290 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,002 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,564 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,569 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,105 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,844 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,123 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 31,933 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

cut in osr tyre, inside edge, chords showing

front and rear tyres have different speed ratings

sighns of heat damage to osr brake disc

slight age cracks in nsr tyre

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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BF59 YFH is a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 78,185 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 BF59 YFH, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF59 YFH registered?

BF59 YFH is a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BF59 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 YFH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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