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AU53 HEV

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,129 mi
Last recorded106,129 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 106,129 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 94,637 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 94,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,217 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 68,062 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,062 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,458 miles

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,462 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 54,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,291 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,599 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread close to legal limit

surface cracking in tread area's of both rear tyres

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,539 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 HEV is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

AU53 HEV is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AU53 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 HEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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