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AY03 KLJ

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,448 mi
Last recorded156,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 156,448 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 156,437 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 145,508 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 145,508 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 132,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 132,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 121,944 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2011 115,105 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 115,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,185 miles

Oil leak

small chip in b zone

Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 88,636 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 88,632 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 56,558 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 56,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front ball joint and track rod end rubber cover split

Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,680 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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AY03 KLJ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 80,422 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 AY03 KLJ, 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 23 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 AY03 KLJ registered?

AY03 KLJ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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