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AK61 RAX

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,756 mi
Last recorded104,756 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe79,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 RAX
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 104,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 98,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are balding on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot is split slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 2 May 2023 91,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,763 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top inner track control arm inner bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 87,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top inner track control arm inner bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,803 miles

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

rear belts not checked ,[child seats]

Fail 11 Nov 2021 80,780 miles

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

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

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

rear belts not checked ,[child seats]

Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,118 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 68,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 59,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,380 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 52,380 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 45,052 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,527 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 26,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,997 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

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 RAX is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RAX, 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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AK61 RAX is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 12 November 2011.

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