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AE53 KGY

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,473 mi
Last recorded178,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KGY
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 178,473 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 178,473 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 165,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 165,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 148,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 129,569 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 116,641 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 106,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,061 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,666 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 71,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,713 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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AE53 KGY is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 80,422 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 AE53 KGY, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 KGY is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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