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A3 EMV

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EMV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 72,402 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 70,410 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 69,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 69,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 69,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 68,729 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 May 2020 68,729 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 67,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,788 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush is perishing (2.7.4)

Fail 17 May 2018 65,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush is perishing (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 63,587 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 61,377 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slightly damp around steering rack (2.3.3b)

advise rear brake pads 3mm approx

Pass 22 May 2015 58,931 miles

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)

Fail 14 May 2014 56,358 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2014 56,358 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2013 54,087 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 51,404 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 46,514 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 46,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 44,079 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 41,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 20 May 2008 41,595 miles

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

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)

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 29 May 2007 37,889 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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A3 EMV is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,618 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 A3 EMV, 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 24 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 A3 EMV registered?

A3 EMV is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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