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AW57 EEL

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,135 mi
Last recorded116,135 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe49,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW57 EEL
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 116,135 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 116,135 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,655 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end into flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread at 3.00mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end into flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 73,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end into flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread at 3.00mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end into flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 27,514 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AW57 EEL is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,416 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 AW57 EEL, 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 10 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AW57 EEL registered?

AW57 EEL is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 10 September 2016.

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