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AE04 UHL

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,711 mi
Last recorded85,711 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe81,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 UHL
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 85,711 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing in poor condition

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 85,710 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing in poor condition

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 84,729 miles

Corrosion to under side of vehicle and components.

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Apr 2025 84,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to under side of vehicle and components.

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Apr 2024 82,909 miles

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 81,936 miles

General underbody corrosion including suspenion, coil springs and exhaust

N/s/f and both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 81,936 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion including suspenion, coil springs and exhaust

N/s/f and both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,616 miles

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2021 78,983 miles

Genral corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension, brake hoses and pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2020 77,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underside corrosion to body, hose fiitings, pipes, suspension and exhaust downpipe

Fail 21 Apr 2020 77,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

general underside corrosion to body, hose fiitings, pipes, suspension and exhaust downpipe

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,996 miles

Coil springs corroding

Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,996 miles

Coil springs corroding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 68,016 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,092 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2016 61,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,861 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Front tyres wearing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,061 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front brake pads low

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 May 2013 46,598 miles

Exhaust corroding

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Wipers poor

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,238 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,129 miles

exhaust corroding

rear tyres wearing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,340 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,251 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,579 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 UHL is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AE04 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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