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AV02 VZZ

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,180 mi
Last recorded44,180 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 VZZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 44,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all steering and suspension components front and rear are suffering heavy corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,470 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim slightly blurred

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,477 miles

Both headlamp lens's slightly deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,002 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 42,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,250 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 62,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,078 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 38,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,714 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side front brake pipe coated with grease

Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,676 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

near side front brake pipe has a coating of grease applied

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,958 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,972 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working, unable to determine if unit is wired.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,954 miles

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

all tyres perished and cracked around outer edges

centre rear stop lamp not fitted

off side front tyre tread worn low inside edge

Fail 16 Jul 2009 23,855 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres perished and cracked around outer edges

off side front tyre tread worn low inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,843 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,028 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,095 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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AV02 VZZ is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,618 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 AV02 VZZ, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV02 VZZ is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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