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AU55 XKP

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,357 mi
Last recorded99,357 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XKP
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,357 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,180 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 83,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed OUTER (7.1.2 (b))

TRACKING

Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,581 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 60,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,581 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 56,580 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 52,910 miles

Nearside Rear Fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Dec 2020 52,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Dec 2019 49,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,671 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,996 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,900 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,059 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,540 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,848 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,180 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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AU55 XKP is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 82,257 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 AU55 XKP, 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 21 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 AU55 XKP registered?

AU55 XKP is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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