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DY08 YTW

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,856 mi
Last recorded111,856 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YTW
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 111,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shocker dust covers worn/loose

Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,805 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working inner (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 103,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working inner (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 100,267 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,359 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 90,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 83,115 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,803 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 78,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 18 Nov 2015 69,495 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 65,802 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,802 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,343 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 61,306 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,260 miles

all brake pads worn low

all x4 tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,376 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outside edge

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

pitting and corrosion to o/s n/s rear brake discs

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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DY08 YTW is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DY08 YTW, 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 DY08 YTW registered?

DY08 YTW is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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