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AO52 GJE

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,748 mi
Last recorded156,748 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GJE
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2015 156,748 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear light unit damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2014 137,558 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre high level stop light not working

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 137,558 miles

Centre high level stop light not working

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 135,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

various oil leaks (engine, transfer box)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 113,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 92,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,531 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 74,530 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,144 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,605 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,216 miles

1.ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED. †2.COOLANT LEAKING FROM UN DER BONNET(HEATER AREA). †3.OIL SEAPAGE FROM SENSOR ON SUMP. †4.CHIPS/CRACK FRONT SCREEN OUTSIDE ZONE A †

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 GJE is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJE, 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 GJE is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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