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AY55 KGK

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,528 mi
Last recorded183,528 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KGK
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 183,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting worn

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 172,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 172,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 164,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 164,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 158,315 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 158,208 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 151,999 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 151,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 142,487 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2017 133,100 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 133,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 130,233 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 130,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 123,125 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 114,901 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 114,901 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 99,566 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,566 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,449 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,351 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,503 miles

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

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
Full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report

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AY55 KGK is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 82,257 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 AY55 KGK, 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 21 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 AY55 KGK registered?

AY55 KGK is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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