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AO05 YDA

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,190 mi
Last recorded159,190 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YDA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 159,190 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 May 2019 159,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2018 143,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 143,863 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 133,208 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 133,129 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,773 miles

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)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Fail 8 Apr 2016 121,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,634 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 106,625 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,476 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,099 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,240 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,818 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,697 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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AO05 YDA is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 82,257 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 AO05 YDA, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO05 YDA is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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