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AY51 GXT

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,408 mi
Last recorded110,408 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 GXT
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 110,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 109,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 109,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 108,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 108,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 107,841 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,241 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 106,521 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 104,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,417 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,811 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,760 miles

n/s front tyre heavily worn on edges??

o/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge?

Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,599 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,732 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 67,732 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 48,171 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,519 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 39,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,317 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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AY51 GXT is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 AY51 GXT, 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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What year was AY51 GXT registered?

AY51 GXT is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is AY51 GXT safe to buy?

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