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AO06 ONZ

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,428 mi
Last recorded145,428 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe79,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ONZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 145,428 miles

Boot full not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner sill area is holed and corroded but outside the 30cm prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 145,428 miles

Boot full not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner sill area is holed and corroded but outside the 30cm prescribed area.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 139,911 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 139,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb replaced to pass (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 130,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 130,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 121,828 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 121,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 113,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 108,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 31 Mar 2020 108,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,444 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 101,444 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,394 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 29 Mar 2018 93,394 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,984 miles

Rear silencer poor condition

Upper stop not working

Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,262 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,010 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 66,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,577 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,257 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,529 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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AO06 ONZ is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,528 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 AO06 ONZ, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO06 ONZ is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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