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AV06 VFS

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,270 mi
Last recorded127,270 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe79,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VFS
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 127,270 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 127,268 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,736 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling split. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 120,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling split. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,307 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft rear coupling splitting - no excessive play. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 113,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover split allowing ingress. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside under heavy braking. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft rear coupling splitting - no excessive play. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 108,272 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 102,904 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 102,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt come away from steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 93,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

offside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,210 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 84,210 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,865 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,865 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,214 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,457 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,580 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

hand brake travels along way

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,649 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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AV06 VFS is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,528 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 AV06 VFS, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV06 VFS is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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