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AE04 CEX

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,184 mi
Last recorded96,184 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe81,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CEX
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 96,184 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated and has temporary repairs - ON LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear body has surface rust in places

sills have plastic covers - preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 89,654 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,689 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,260 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 73,053 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 73,053 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 68,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2013 68,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 62,604 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 62,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 58,071 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 51,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 37,352 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,195 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 CEX is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CEX, 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 CEX is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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