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AF02 LVE

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,959 mi
Last recorded170,959 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LVE
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 170,959 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 170,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 14 Jan 2015 163,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 156,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Dec 2013 156,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jan 2013 151,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jan 2012 145,530 miles

both front bottom ball joint rubber gaitors twisted

both front to rear brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

condition of front discs and pads

condition of rear discs

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

transfer box leaking oil

travel on hand brake

Fail 13 Jan 2012 145,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front bottom ball joint rubber gaitors twisted

both front to rear brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

condition of front discs and pads

condition of rear discs

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

transfer box leaking oil

travel on hand brake

Pass 5 Jan 2011 138,488 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2011 138,476 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2010 130,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 130,208 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 120,685 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 107,649 miles

near-side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 95,299 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 88,379 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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AF02 LVE is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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