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AF02 LVJ

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,567 mi
Last recorded81,567 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,799 miles

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r light lens broken

Fail 19 Feb 2013 76,799 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r light lens broken

Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rusty

front tyres 3 mm and wearing low on edges

n/s/r light lens broken and full of water

o/s/r tyre 2 mm,n/s 3 mm

Fail 16 Feb 2012 73,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rusty

front tyres 3 mm and wearing low on edges

n/s/r light lens broken and full of water

o/s/r tyre 2 mm,n/s 3 mm

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,788 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light lens cracked and full of water

rear brake pads appear low

tyres about 3 mm

Fail 15 Feb 2011 68,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light lens cracked and full of water

rear brake pads appear low

tyres about 3 mm

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil leak from o/s of engine bay area

Fail 23 Feb 2010 62,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

oil leak from o/s of engine bay area

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,736 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 55,736 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,291 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2008 46,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,685 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low below 1.6mm on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,800 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut on o/s/front tyre inner side wall no cord showing

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 LVJ is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVJ, 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 LVJ is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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