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EA08 XSH

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,330 mi
Last recorded160,330 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XSH
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 160,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 145,967 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 5 Jul 2022 134,480 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 130,208 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 125,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 118,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 118,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,424 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,254 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,218 miles

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

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

emissions too low for machine to detect

nearside front C.V gaitor has a small pin hole

nearside rear lens damaged but not admitting white light to the rear of the vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,742 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 83,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,504 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,633 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside fog light insecure (rectified time of test)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,917 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Sep 2012 51,917 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2011 34,189 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 34,189 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 XSH is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XSH, 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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EA08 XSH is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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