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BT08 EUH

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,697 mi
Last recorded115,697 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 EUH
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 115,697 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 115,697 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on outer edge ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 104,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,872 miles

Nearside park brake lower effort than offside

Fail 6 Sep 2022 98,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside park brake lower effort than offside

Pass 24 Aug 2021 93,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,347 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,057 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 84,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 64,223 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,068 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,950 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,858 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,143 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,950 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 28,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,440 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,142 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,958 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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BT08 EUH is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BT08 EUH, 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 BT08 EUH registered?

BT08 EUH is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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