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AF61 VZY

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,899 mi
Last recorded37,899 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe79,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VZY
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 37,899 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2025 37,899 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2024 35,619 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 35,619 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 34,501 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2023 34,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 33,171 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 32,675 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 31,505 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 31,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 20 Sep 2019 30,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 28,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 28,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 25,996 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUT ON TREAD

Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,591 miles

Engine cover / under trays fitted

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,975 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF61 VZY is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 79,946 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 AF61 VZY, 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 15 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF61 VZY registered?

AF61 VZY is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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