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AO56 YFW

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,798 mi
Last recorded136,798 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe79,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YFW
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 136,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 136,798 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside plus worn heavily on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding significantly

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 123,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside plus worn heavily on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding significantly

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 122,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroding.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 102,809 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 102,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,526 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 81,526 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,786 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,785 miles

front brake application uneven pulls to left (3.7.B.2)

Front brake pads appear in poor condition. Further investigation required

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,756 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,018 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,542 miles

Both rear brake pipe flexis starting to corrode

Front brake imbalance high: 29% front axle

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 51,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake pipe flexis starting to corrode

Front brake imbalance high: 29% front axle

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,256 miles

slight crack in front number plate

Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight crack in front number plate

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,531 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,563 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,383 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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AO56 YFW is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AO56 YFW, 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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AO56 YFW is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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