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BV09 HLF

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,254 mi
Last recorded129,254 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe78,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 HLF
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 129,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,826 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 119,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 114,246 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,539 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 98,043 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 94,625 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner/outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 20 May 2019 94,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear tyre inner/outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 25 May 2018 85,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 80,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 May 2017 80,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 May 2016 75,078 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 75,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 65,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2015 65,106 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 56,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 47,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,144 miles

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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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BV09 HLF is a 2009 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 75%.

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 BV09 HLF, 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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BV09 HLF is a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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