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AU53 AUC

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,495 mi
Last recorded185,495 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe81,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AUC
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 185,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 185,469 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 153,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 133,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 114,195 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 92,425 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 75,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,375 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,855 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 63,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,186 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,119 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,011 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2007 25,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,269 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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AU53 AUC is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU53 AUC, 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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What year was AU53 AUC registered?

AU53 AUC is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is AU53 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 AUC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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