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AO55 DXE

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,670 mi
Last recorded114,670 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DXE
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 114,670 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 103,929 miles

engine oil leak

front discs worn

front pads approx 80% worn

Pass 22 May 2015 93,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 93,000 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 82,408 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 82,408 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencers are showing signs of deterioration

Pass 16 May 2013 73,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 65,893 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 59,435 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 52,025 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 45,259 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,718 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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AO55 DXE is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 82,257 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 AO55 DXE, 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 21 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 AO55 DXE registered?

AO55 DXE is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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