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AY16 XCU

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe49,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XCU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 85,641 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,991 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 69,691 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 62,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 54,537 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 39,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,929 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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AY16 XCU is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AY16 XCU, 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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How do I check the history of AY16 XCU?

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What year was AY16 XCU registered?

AY16 XCU is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is AY16 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 XCU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY16 XCU have outstanding finance?

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