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AG05 MDV

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

211,994 mi
Last recorded211,994 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 MDV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 211,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 201,737 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 201,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 192,280 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 190,713 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 188,047 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 185,048 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 185,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 181,628 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 176,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 171,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 167,171 miles

undertrays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2015 158,179 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 151,165 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 143,838 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

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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AG05 MDV is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 82,257 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 AG05 MDV, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AG05 MDV registered?

AG05 MDV is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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