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A20 PLM

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,605 mi
Last recorded65,605 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe79,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PLM
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 65,605 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre is on 2mm and has signs of perishing. Age 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 65,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre is on 2mm and has signs of perishing. Age 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 63,740 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 63,735 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 60,708 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 60,708 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 57,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2022 57,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,491 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 52,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,599 miles

rear tyres splitting on outer sidewalls/tread area

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,506 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pipe / hoseFrom pump to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,505 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pipe / hoseFrom pump to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,528 miles

all four tyres slight perished

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2015 31,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 18,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 16,025 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 13,846 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,846 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 PLM is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLM, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 PLM is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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