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AO02 OBM

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,083 mi
Last recorded109,083 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OBM
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 109,083 miles

Battery loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel outer cover worn / damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 109,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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

Battery loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel outer cover worn / damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,230 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre has a 1/2" - 3/4" cut in tread.

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

Steering wheel outer covering damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,474 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,774 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 86,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,485 miles

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

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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AO02 OBM is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO02 OBM, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO02 OBM is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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