2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT pass rate and common faults

719 MOT tests in 2024. 53.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time53.1%
Failed or needed repairs46.9%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 719 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working14.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    50 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    45 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    33 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.9%
  2. Suspension21.8%
  3. Brakes19.5%
  4. Steering13.4%
  5. Tyres9.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  7. Body & chassis7.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe?

In 2024, 53.1% of 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe cars passed their MOT first time, across 719 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).