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AU05 RGY

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,716 mi
Last recorded134,716 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RGY
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 134,716 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 134,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,935 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,228 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 120,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 113,778 miles

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

front headlight slight misting

Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slightly lazy retraction.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seatbelt slightly lazy retraction.

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 106,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slightly lazy retraction.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seatbelt slightly lazy retraction.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing edges of tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing edges of tread.

Offside Front Tyre wearing edges of tread.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,051 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,040 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,642 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,070 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 81,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,481 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,216 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,223 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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AU05 RGY is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RGY, 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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AU05 RGY is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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