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AM53 DNF

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,268 mi
Last recorded163,268 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe81,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DNF
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 163,268 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 161,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 143,508 miles

spare tyre punctured

Fail 14 Nov 2014 143,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 121,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 121,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn inner edges

ns wiper blade split damaged,provides adequate view at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,560 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 95,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,650 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 DNF is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 81,432 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 DNF, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM53 DNF is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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