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AE04 CEA

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,449 mi
Last recorded150,449 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe81,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CEA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 150,449 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 150,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing n/s/f n/s/r &o/s/f (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 136,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 136,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 127,306 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,210 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 92,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,783 miles

front number plate damaged

offside rear light damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2012 81,779 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate damaged

offside rear light damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,706 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 61,916 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,916 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,488 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 45,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,799 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,288 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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AE04 CEA is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 81,432 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 AE04 CEA, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 CEA is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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