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AV52 MJO

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,107 mi
Last recorded148,107 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 MJO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,107 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner and outer sills by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside inner quaters and chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2020 144,214 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Area behind rear wheel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Area behind rear wheel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 137,987 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 137,987 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 132,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 132,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 126,617 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 126,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,698 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded/rotted.

o/s and n/s front flex brake hose ferrows corroded/thin.

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes worn.

slight play/lift in o/s front lower ball joint.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 118,685 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens holed/broken (1.1.A.3e)

both rear brake back plates corroded/rotted.

front number plate cracked.

o/s and n/s front flex brake hose ferrows corroded/thin.

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes worn.

o/s front tyre on 1.6mm legal limits.

slight play/lift in o/s front lower ball joint.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 111,541 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 111,541 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,550 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 98,272 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,415 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 25 Oct 2011 91,283 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,846 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,546 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 30,555 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. Offside worst.

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 MJO is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV52 MJO, 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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AV52 MJO is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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