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AE54 FVK

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,170 mi
Last recorded162,170 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe81,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 FVK
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 162,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 162,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 161,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

park brake low reading

Fail 5 Jul 2016 161,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

park brake low reading

Fail 2 Jul 2015 144,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 132,300 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 132,300 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 120,680 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2012 120,680 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2011 105,502 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 92,318 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,201 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,786 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,178 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
Full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report

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AE54 FVK is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE54 FVK, 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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AE54 FVK is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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