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AF61 WFJ

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,982 mi
Last recorded57,982 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe79,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,982 miles

Nearside mirror obscured

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 57,979 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror obscured

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 55,673 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 55,673 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 53,421 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 52,033 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 49,411 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,592 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 45,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 45,127 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,306 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 42,306 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test due to excess engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 36,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 29,772 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,301 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 23,301 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,460 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 WFJ 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 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

AF61 WFJ is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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