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AU53 AWV

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,360 mi
Last recorded140,360 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AWV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 140,360 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 140,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 136,774 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 136,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 133,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 130,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 126,889 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 123,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 118,400 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 110,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/side front tyre worn in inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2012 110,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/side front tyre worn in inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,495 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 63,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,163 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,652 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 AWV is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AWV, 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 AWV is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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