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AF61 WAU

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,075 mi
Last recorded189,075 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe79,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 WAU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 189,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

rear seats and belts not tested

Pass 4 Sep 2024 168,829 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2023 154,734 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 151,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 144,737 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine coolant very low

handbrake travel

Fail 20 Aug 2021 144,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine coolant very low

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Sep 2020 135,614 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear/cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2020 135,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear/cracking

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 128,341 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear/cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2019 128,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear/cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,326 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,942 miles

cuts in offside rear & nearside rear tyre

offside front & nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,348 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 WAU is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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