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AA52 TEL

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,458 mi
Last recorded72,458 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe41,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 TEL
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 59,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has a cut to cords 235 55 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 48,509 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 48,375 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to all brake pads being less than 1.5 mm (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2022 33,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads @3mm MOT requirement 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inside edge--235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inside edge--235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inside edge--235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 19,862 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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AA52 TEL is a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 41,519 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 AA52 TEL, 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 8 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA52 TEL registered?

AA52 TEL is a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 19 June 2018.

Is AA52 TEL safe to buy?

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