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AM53 DBV

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,168 mi
Last recorded160,168 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DBV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 160,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 160,168 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 147,980 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 147,980 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 139,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 139,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,703 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 130,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 119,592 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 119,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Dec 2014 103,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,369 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,917 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,608 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 79,608 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,732 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,370 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,050 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,155 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,786 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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AM53 DBV is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 80,422 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 AM53 DBV, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM53 DBV is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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