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AO56 EWJ

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,833 mi
Last recorded155,833 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe79,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 155,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 131,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 126,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 30 Jan 2019 110,956 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,499 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 97,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,939 miles

SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 26 Jan 2016 64,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 29 Jan 2015 46,225 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,982 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 41,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,429 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2012 35,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,058 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,387 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 31,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,934 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,110 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 23,110 miles

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

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

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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AO56 EWJ is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,528 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 AO56 EWJ, 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 20 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 AO56 EWJ registered?

AO56 EWJ is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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