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AY53 HGO

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,155 mi
Last recorded129,155 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HGO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 129,155 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 124,593 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 124,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,031 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 117,918 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2013 110,640 miles

both front coil springs corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust very corroded outer skin

Fail 4 Dec 2013 110,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front coil springs corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust very corroded outer skin

Pass 11 Dec 2012 103,658 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 96,278 miles

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

Nearside washher jet blocked

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 77,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

uneven front tyre wear inner edges nsf low on inneer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,119 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washer jets half blocked

Pass 6 Dec 2007 51,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,047 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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AY53 HGO is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AY53 HGO, 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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AY53 HGO is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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