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AK61 AWC

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,960 mi
Last recorded147,960 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe79,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 AWC
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 147,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 134,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush starting to perish & unbond slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose held together with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel close to no reserve travel

Fail 27 Dec 2024 134,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush starting to perish & unbond slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose held together with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel close to no reserve travel

Pass 20 Dec 2023 121,757 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 121,757 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 112,960 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are low

n/s/f wiper is smearing

o/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2022 112,244 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are low

n/s/f wiper is smearing

o/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres have started wearing on the edges

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2019 89,137 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Dec 2019 89,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,988 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 75,978 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bulb (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 65,554 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,927 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,060 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 39,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,426 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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AK61 AWC is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK61 AWC, 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 AK61 AWC registered?

AK61 AWC is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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