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AV05 EKW

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,965 mi
Last recorded112,965 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EKW
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 112,965 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension conponent rsty

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2025 112,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 108,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 106,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 104,337 miles

Nearside Front noise on full lock [pos top mount]

Fail 26 Mar 2020 104,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front noise on full lock [pos top mount]

Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR AXLE (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,430 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 93,427 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,810 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,165 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,799 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,384 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,051 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,481 miles

under engine tray brocken

Fail 13 Apr 2010 49,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under engine tray brocken

Pass 11 Apr 2009 39,331 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,264 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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AV05 EKW is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AV05 EKW, 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 AV05 EKW registered?

AV05 EKW is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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