MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Spare tyre defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres poor advise replacing
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)
both front lower arm bushes poor advise replacing soon
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake pads burn t
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA08 XSW is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 EA08 XSW, 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 XSW is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 17 June 2008.
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