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AU61 YWA

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,240 mi
Last recorded88,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe79,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 YWA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 88,187 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS UNDER ARCHS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,329 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,990 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 85,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,979 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 83,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 81,304 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 81,285 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,769 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 61,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,300 miles

Offside Front Lower arm front bush starting to debond

Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,216 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,071 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AU61 YWA is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 79,946 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 AU61 YWA, 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 15 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU61 YWA is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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