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AP04 VNB

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,889 mi
Last recorded123,889 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe81,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VNB
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 123,889 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 123,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 122,557 miles

rear suspention lower arm bush's deteriorated but functioning

Pass 22 Jun 2018 119,446 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 114,425 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,130 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 May 2015 97,839 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 97,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,441 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,441 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,907 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 88,907 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,073 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 60,224 miles

N/S/F TYRE SCRUBBING

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 60,224 miles

N/S/F TYRE SCRUBBING

Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,991 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,153 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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AP04 VNB is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 81,432 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 AP04 VNB, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP04 VNB is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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