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AO52 RWU

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 RWU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018
Fail 29 Jan 2018

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 61,987 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover under tray and sill trims fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,415 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,326 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,949 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,601 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,202 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,905 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,313 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 14,031 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 RWU is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 80,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RWU, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO52 RWU registered?

AO52 RWU is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is AO52 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 RWU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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