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AU11 XYS

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,354 mi
Last recorded158,354 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe79,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 XYS
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 158,354 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. monitor and repair if necessary (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2025 158,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2024 157,060 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 152,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2023 152,235 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 150,091 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 147,053 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 147,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 135,912 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 135,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 124,189 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 124,186 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 106,665 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 106,655 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,173 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 69,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2014 54,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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AU11 XYS is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 79,946 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 AU11 XYS, 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 15 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU11 XYS is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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