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AU53 AVB

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,236 mi
Last recorded172,236 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AVB
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 172,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 168,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all suspension coil springs corroded

hi-level stop lamp not working

Fail 14 Jun 2016 168,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all suspension coil springs corroded

hi-level stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Jun 2015 144,982 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhast has broken mount

Pass 13 Jun 2015 144,982 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhast has broken mount

Pass 29 Apr 2014 123,817 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 115,901 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 103,344 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 103,324 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2011 90,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 76,464 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 58,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,841 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,433 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 AVB is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 80,422 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 AU53 AVB, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 AVB is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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