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Hyundai Santa FE

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

V8 EAJMOT history

V8 EAJ is a black diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 9 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

V8 EAJ black Hyundai Santa Fe – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Hyundai Santa Fe, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,231 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 EAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Santa FE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 EAJ was last recorded at 129,231 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 5,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,453 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,778 miles
Average per year
9,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,231 miles
  • 2024 – 123,453 miles
  • 2023 – 109,702 miles
  • 2022 – 99,750 miles
  • 2021 – 86,816 miles
  • 2020 – 77,228 miles
  • 2019 – 67,944 miles
  • 2018 – 60,078 miles
  • 2017 – 50,759 miles
  • 2016 – 39,479 miles
  • 2015 – 31,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,231 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just meets the requirements
  • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

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.

  • Rear shock absorber rubber dust covers in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,231 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,231 miles
    Test number
    686553731943
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just meets the requirements
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
  2. Fail129,225 miles (+5,772)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,225 miles
    Test number
    128188406040
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just meets the requirements
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
  3. Pass123,453 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,453 miles
    Test number
    983205512540
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber rubber dust covers in poor condition
  4. Fail123,450 miles (+13,748)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,450 miles
    Test number
    801086043734
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber rubber dust covers in poor condition
  5. Pass109,702 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,702 miles
    Test number
    358826669610
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated
  6. Fail109,702 miles (+9,952)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,702 miles
    Test number
    863471360783
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated
  7. Pass99,750 miles (+12,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,750 miles
    Test number
    668494298505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,816 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,816 miles
    Test number
    333979873893
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated
  9. Fail86,813 miles (+9,585)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,813 miles
    Test number
    883637735574
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated
  10. Pass77,228 miles (+9,284)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,228 miles
    Test number
    188639289039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,944 miles (+7,866)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,944 miles
    Test number
    540432275929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,078 miles (+9,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    378022512989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass50,759 miles (+11,280)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,759 miles
    Test number
    608166539668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,479 miles (+8,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,479 miles
    Test number
    331811067372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing bald on inner edge
  15. Pass31,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,080 miles
    Test number
    176904444164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 EAJ

Does V8 EAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 EAJ is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 EAJ?
The MOT on V8 EAJ is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 EAJ done?
V8 EAJ was recorded at 129,231 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 9,798 miles a year.
Has V8 EAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 EAJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 EAJ 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 V8 EAJ find?
V8 EAJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; parking brake performance only just meets the requirements; rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

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