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DU08 VEM

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,212 mi
Last recorded139,212 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 139,212 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 131,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 131,814 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 121,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,029 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 92,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,021 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 85,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,123 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 75,071 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,032 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 37,032 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracked badly to outer wall

nearside rear tyre cracked badly to outer wall

offside front tyre cracked badly to outer wall

offside rear tyre cracked badly to outer wall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 8,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 8,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VEM is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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