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AV61 YJY

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,218 mi
Last recorded158,218 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe79,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YJY
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 158,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 149,706 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 142,146 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 142,146 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 132,064 miles

OS CV boot leaking grease

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,085 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 124,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,719 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 120,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 113,829 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,438 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,099 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,977 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,023 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,881 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,659 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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AV61 YJY is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 79,946 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 AV61 YJY, 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 15 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV61 YJY registered?

AV61 YJY is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is AV61 YJY safe to buy?

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