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AU05 NZW

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,411 mi
Last recorded109,411 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NZW
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 109,411 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 106,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,980 miles

Central Propshaft bearing worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 102,980 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Central Propshaft bearing worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,377 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,254 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor ring corroded and split. fouling pickup. (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush moved over so arm rubbing on mounting. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System weak (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,144 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,810 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,328 miles

n/s front brake pad cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,820 miles

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

both number plates deteriated

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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AU05 NZW is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 82,257 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 AU05 NZW, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU05 NZW registered?

AU05 NZW is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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