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AU53 FYV

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,852 mi
Last recorded173,852 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 FYV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2019 173,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 161,202 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 147,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 139,770 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 134,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 126,045 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 109,811 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 100,715 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,347 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,621 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,148 miles

crack in front screen out of sweeped area on offside

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 FYV is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FYV, 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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What year was AU53 FYV registered?

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

Is AU53 FYV safe to buy?

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