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DU08 VDT

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,166 mi
Last recorded160,166 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VDT
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 160,166 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 160,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Position lamp not working nsf/osf (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 145,866 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 124,897 miles

Front no plate damaged

Damage to nearside rear quarter panel

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

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

Sump Corroded

Fail 30 May 2016 124,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Damage to nearside rear quarter panel

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Front no plate damaged

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

Sump Corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 98,192 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 98,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L ON

Pass 28 May 2014 64,322 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing edges raised tread pattern

o/s top link joint wearing.front.

Fail 27 May 2014 64,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges raised tread pattern

o/s top link joint wearing.front.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,275 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,550 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,947 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 VDT is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU08 VDT, 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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DU08 VDT is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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