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A20 LYW

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,356 mi
Last recorded162,356 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LYW
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 162,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2014 161,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2013 131,829 miles

exhaust corroding

gear oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front outer driveshaft boot cracking

spare tyre flat

Fail 13 Nov 2013 131,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding

gear oil leak

offside front outer driveshaft boot cracking

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Oct 2012 112,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding

nearside and offside front outer cv boots cracking

offside rear light lens damaged

spare tye flat

Fail 10 Oct 2012 112,180 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding

nearside and offside front outer cv boots cracking

offside rear light lens damaged

spare tye flat

Pass 1 Oct 2011 96,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 96,270 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 82,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,509 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 71,509 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil level on the minimum.

Bonnet safety catch seized.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,790 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,831 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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A20 LYW is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 80,422 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 LYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 LYW registered?

A20 LYW is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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