Hyundai Santa FE
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,991 cc
K8 DFBMOT history
K8 DFB is a blue diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 26 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,728 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 92,728 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,265 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 DFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Santa FE
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 26 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 DFB was last recorded at 92,728 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,314 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,414 miles
- Average per year
- 6,265 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,728 miles
- 2025 – 88,314 miles
- 2024 – 82,113 miles
- 2023 – 75,498 miles
- 2022 – 69,718 miles
- 2021 – 62,601 miles
- 2020 – 58,476 miles
- 2019 – 50,362 miles
- 2018 – 42,821 miles
- 2017 – 36,566 miles
- 2016 – 28,252 miles
- 2015 – 19,710 miles
- 2014 – 17,484 miles
- 2013 – 13,619 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,728 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 14 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,728 miles (+4,414)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 92,728 miles
- Test number
- 640702876811
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,314 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 88,314 miles
- Test number
- 482590166399
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail88,313 miles (+6,200)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,313 miles
- Test number
- 729133012840
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,113 miles (+82)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 82,113 miles
- Test number
- 542220183706
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail82,031 miles (+6,533)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,031 miles
- Test number
- 988653085448
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,498 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 75,498 miles
- Test number
- 427195163015
- AdvisoryLong travel in hand brake lever, adjustment required
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Early attention required (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded, bushes perishing
Fail75,497 miles (+5,779)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,497 miles
- Test number
- 404876132175
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLong travel in hand brake lever, adjustment required
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Early attention required (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone front bush, Early attention required (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Early attention required (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded, bushes perishing
Pass69,718 miles (+13)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 69,718 miles
- Test number
- 182810620839
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms on rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail69,705 miles (+7,104)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,705 miles
- Test number
- 826664658027
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms on rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,601 miles (+4,125)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 62,601 miles
- Test number
- 117427286158
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass58,476 miles (+8,114)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 58,476 miles
- Test number
- 625322091635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,362 miles (+7,541)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 50,362 miles
- Test number
- 321749035019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,821 miles (+6,255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 42,821 miles
- Test number
- 303493263069
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,566 miles (+8,314)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 36,566 miles
- Test number
- 900925832749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,252 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 28,252 miles
- Test number
- 616185632761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,240 miles (+8,530)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,240 miles
- Test number
- 912528090451
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass19,710 miles (+2,226)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 19,710 miles
- Test number
- 186537135096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,484 miles (+3,865)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 17,484 miles
- Test number
- 199533964102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 13,619 miles
- Test number
- 806165563118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 DFB
- Does K8 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 DFB is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 DFB?
- The MOT on K8 DFB is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 DFB done?
- K8 DFB was recorded at 92,728 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,265 miles a year.
- Has K8 DFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 DFB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on K8 DFB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K8 DFB find?
- K8 DFB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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