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AO52 RVM

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,451 mi
Last recorded142,451 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 142,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 129,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 124,965 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,474 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,372 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2013 98,017 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

high level additional brake light not working

n/s number plate light slightly dim but not to excess

o/s/r tyre tread is ON legal limit 225/70/R16/102H

Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,017 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

high level additional brake light not working

n/s number plate light slightly dim but not to excess

o/s/r tyre tread is ON legal limit 225/70/R16/102H

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,267 miles

prop shaft centre support bush/bearing worn, both front lower ball joints worn(lock to lock), handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,517 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 78,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 67,459 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 67,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

N/S/F ABS wiring rubbing on ARB link. recommend repair asap.

N/S/F tyre (225/70R16) tread worn smooth on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 52,432 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,432 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres getting low

Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,842 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres getting low

Pass 11 May 2007 38,381 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 38,381 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,929 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 RVM is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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