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AO52 GDU

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Diesel 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,188 mi
Last recorded67,188 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GDU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 67,188 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 67,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,134 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 65,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,655 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 63,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,742 miles

o/s/f tyre near limit

Fail 12 Nov 2009 57,704 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,681 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 49,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,874 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,019 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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AO52 GDU is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,351cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AO52 GDU, 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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AO52 GDU is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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