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AU54 KTA

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,707 mi
Last recorded134,707 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe81,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KTA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 134,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 134,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 123,710 miles

power steering rack damp

Fail 11 Aug 2015 123,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power steering rack damp

Pass 15 Aug 2014 109,379 miles

centre silencer outer casing corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2014 109,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre silencer outer casing corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,304 miles

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

Prop shaft centre bearing rubber deteriorating.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,644 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 81,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,333 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,714 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 50,702 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,304 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,944 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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AU54 KTA is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU54 KTA, 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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AU54 KTA is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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