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AF61 VZZ

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,354 mi
Last recorded121,354 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe79,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VZZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 121,354 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 121,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 110,767 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 101,365 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 101,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,381 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,824 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 83,823 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,390 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 80,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,455 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 72,455 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,086 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,878 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,425 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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AF61 VZZ is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

AF61 VZZ is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AF61 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VZZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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