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AP17 RFZ

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,349 mi
Last recorded118,349 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe48,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 RFZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 118,349 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 118,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 82,529 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,405 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

windscreen chipped in zone b

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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AP17 RFZ is a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 48,166 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 AP17 RFZ, 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 9 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP17 RFZ registered?

AP17 RFZ is a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 3 August 2017.

Is AP17 RFZ safe to buy?

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