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DL08 DKU

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

171,291 mi
Last recorded171,291 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 DKU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 171,291 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 171,291 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 160,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 160,079 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 151,024 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 151,025 miles

Offside Rear Inner Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 142,755 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr nsr ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber small split

Fail 25 Jun 2021 142,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr nsr ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber small split

Pass 25 Jun 2020 140,198 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,897 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 127,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 127,883 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 123,799 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately inner arm has slight play. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 123,625 miles

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected inner arm has excessive play. (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately inner arm has slight play. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 117,044 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 117,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,571 miles

N/S/F TYRE BECOMING WORN

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,760 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 92,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,073 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,623 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres getting low

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,623 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres getting low

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,274 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 63,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,778 miles

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

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

fornt registration plate damaged

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear tyres cracking

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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DL08 DKU is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DL08 DKU, 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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DL08 DKU is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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