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DU08 JYV

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,279 mi
Last recorded42,279 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 JYV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 42,279 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 39,314 miles

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2024 39,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 39,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 38,229 miles

Front tyres badly cracking

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Jul 2022 37,020 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 8 Jul 2022 37,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2021 35,599 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2020 34,690 miles

Front tyres cracking

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,211 miles

Front tyres cracking

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,620 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 32,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 31,812 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,434 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,989 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,764 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 25,288 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,886 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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DU08 JYV is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DU08 JYV, 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 DU08 JYV registered?

DU08 JYV is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is DU08 JYV safe to buy?

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