
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
Pass77,228 miles (+9,284)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 77,228 miles
- Test number
- 188639289039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,944 miles (+7,866)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,944 miles
- Test number
- 540432275929
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass50,759 miles (+11,280)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 50,759 miles
- Test number
- 608166539668
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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