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AE53 KVK

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,750 mi
Last recorded117,750 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KVK
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 117,750 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 110,601 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,699 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,520 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,476 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lap belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming from front going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming from front going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber surround deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inside face of discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box/silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 94,336 miles

Both front headlamps slight deteriorated

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber housing deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 94,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps slight deteriorated

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber housing deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 91,157 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,648 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front going to o/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber starting to perish ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,801 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre prop shaft support bearing slightly deteriorated

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,035 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,013 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 73,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,223 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 66,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 61,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 57,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,688 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 KVK is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KVK, 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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What year was AE53 KVK registered?

AE53 KVK is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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