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RJ18 XBY

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,849 mi
Last recorded70,849 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe41,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 XBY
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,065 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 60,065 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to the condition of brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 51,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edges /Nail in the tyre and has cuts . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edges /Nail in the tyre and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 51,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edges /Nail in the tyre and has cuts . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edges /Nail in the tyre and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 42,249 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 42,248 miles

Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear 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))

Pass 10 May 2022 33,083 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 22,713 miles

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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RJ18 XBY is a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 41,519 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 RJ18 XBY, 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 8 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RJ18 XBY registered?

RJ18 XBY is a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 14 June 2018.

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