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EA08 FJY

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,381 mi
Last recorded125,381 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 FJY
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 125,381 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 115,447 miles

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2022 112,098 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 107,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,051 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,279 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,465 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 84,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,138 miles

front windscreen marked

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EA08 FJY is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EA08 FJY, 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 EA08 FJY registered?

EA08 FJY is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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