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AU04 NMZ

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,951 mi
Last recorded125,951 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe81,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 NMZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 125,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 125,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 122,803 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 122,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 120,558 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 120,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 116,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,585 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged tone wheel cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through bodywork (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 105,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged tone ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front slight power steering oil seepage from steering rack boot

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 105,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged tone ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight power steering oil seepage from steering rack boot

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 95,315 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no access to rear seats/belts

Fail 28 Nov 2018 94,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside Headlamp lens deteriorated/dirty

Pass 18 Dec 2017 87,302 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 87,302 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,338 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,143 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,578 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,422 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,791 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,560 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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AU04 NMZ is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AU04 NMZ, 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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AU04 NMZ is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 15 August 2004.

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