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AV52 MBU

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,212 mi
Last recorded71,212 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 MBU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 71,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 67,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 64,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 62,004 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 59,219 miles

rear exhaust outer skin seperating no leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2020 56,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 54,703 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,369 miles

Nearside Rear LAMP LENSE CRACKED

Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,310 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,393 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,767 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,330 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,507 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,327 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,811 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,036 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,446 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 14,964 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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AV52 MBU is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV52 MBU, 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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What year was AV52 MBU registered?

AV52 MBU is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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