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AO16 NUV

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe49,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 NUV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,387 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch defective (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from nearside front suspension top mount on lock to lock check

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear washer inoperative

Pass 6 May 2025 72,066 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,553 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 66,365 miles

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

brake master cylinder has a temporary cap fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2022 66,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake master cylinder has a temporary cap fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 61,437 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

brake reservoir has temporary cap fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,724 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 56,721 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 May 2019 52,024 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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AO16 NUV is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,416 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 AO16 NUV, 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 10 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO16 NUV registered?

AO16 NUV is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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