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AJ11 VFT

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,239 mi
Last recorded141,239 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe79,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 VFT
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 141,239 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 134,312 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 134,310 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 125,256 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 May 2023 125,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 115,701 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 115,700 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 104,299 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 104,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,709 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 98,709 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 89,551 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met it appears the system needs adjustment or repair soon.

Fail 14 Jun 2019 89,516 miles

Offside Side repeater not working In mirror type. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met it appears the system needs adjustment or repair soon.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,121 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 78,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,645 miles

both front tyres close too the legal limit(1.6mm)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge close too the cords.

front and rear pads wearing low.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,692 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,075 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 43,075 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 31,991 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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AJ11 VFT is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ11 VFT, 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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AJ11 VFT is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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