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AP04 VSF

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,472 mi
Last recorded126,472 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe81,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 126,472 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 114,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s/r trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 114,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s/r trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 102,805 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 98,759 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,338 miles

Front d bushes worn slight play

all Tyre pressures are low

center rear stop lamp is not working

Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,289 miles

n/s/f abs ring cracked

rear silancer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers splitting on ends but clear screen

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,315 miles

front brake pads more than 1/2 worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,798 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,750 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,435 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,239 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 VSF is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 AP04 VSF, 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 VSF is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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