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Hyundai Santa FE

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,188 cc

L8 RHJMOT history

L8 RHJ is a black diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 25 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L8 RHJ black Hyundai Santa Fe – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,899 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,188 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RHJ was last recorded at 116,899 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,626 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,273 miles
Average per year
7,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,899 miles
  • 2025 – 115,626 miles
  • 2024 – 113,654 miles
  • 2023 – 112,037 miles
  • 2022 – 102,649 miles
  • 2021 – 98,617 miles
  • 2020 – 95,210 miles
  • 2019 – 88,748 miles
  • 2018 – 78,588 miles
  • 2017 – 65,318 miles
  • 2016 – 49,333 miles
  • 2015 – 36,819 miles
  • 2014 – 24,399 miles
  • 2013 – 22,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,899 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,899 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,899 miles
    Test number
    236440790591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,626 miles (+1,972)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,626 miles
    Test number
    708761037487
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass113,654 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,654 miles
    Test number
    975196274947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,649 miles (+1,612)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,649 miles
    Test number
    928135193999
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass112,037 miles (+4)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,037 miles
    Test number
    273509170020
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lens Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail112,033 miles (+9,384)6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,033 miles
    Test number
    308002163142
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass102,649 miles (+4,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,649 miles
    Test number
    991535777739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass98,617 miles (+3,407)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,617 miles
    Test number
    603938746323
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass95,210 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,210 miles
    Test number
    112992021885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,202 miles (+6,454)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,202 miles
    Test number
    715075008490
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass88,748 miles (+10,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,748 miles
    Test number
    116401192173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass78,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,588 miles
    Test number
    716744361816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,586 miles (+13,268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,586 miles
    Test number
    890971044587
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass65,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,318 miles
    Test number
    221482518238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,318 miles (+15,985)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,318 miles
    Test number
    429857556962
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass49,333 miles (+12,514)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,333 miles
    Test number
    303924486038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,819 miles (+12,420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    439097925075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,399 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,399 miles
    Test number
    659790734046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,197 miles
    Test number
    228089643176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 RHJ

Does L8 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RHJ is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RHJ?
The MOT on L8 RHJ is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RHJ done?
L8 RHJ was recorded at 116,899 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,412 miles a year.
Has L8 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RHJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 RHJ 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 L8 RHJ find?
L8 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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