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AF02 HCO

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,739 mi
Last recorded152,739 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HCO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 152,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 142,514 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 147,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 143,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 139,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 139,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 118,176 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 117,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 109,350 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2012 109,350 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 81,889 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 79,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,553 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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AF02 HCO is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,618 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 AF02 HCO, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF02 HCO is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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