
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass116,899 miles (+1,273)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 116,899 miles
- Test number
- 236440790591
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass113,654 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 113,654 miles
- Test number
- 975196274947
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass95,210 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 95,210 miles
- Test number
- 112992021885
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass78,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 78,588 miles
- Test number
- 716744361816
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass65,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 65,318 miles
- Test number
- 221482518238
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass49,333 miles (+12,514)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 49,333 miles
- Test number
- 303924486038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,819 miles (+12,420)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 36,819 miles
- Test number
- 439097925075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,399 miles (+2,202)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 24,399 miles
- Test number
- 659790734046
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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