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AY55 KSX

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,947 mi
Last recorded179,947 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KSX
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 179,947 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 174,999 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 18 Sep 2024 174,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly twisted both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 26 Sep 2023 167,739 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 167,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 160,663 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 160,657 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 152,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 141,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 131,933 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,877 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 118,726 miles

Both wiper blades split

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,389 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear seats in folded position, rear seats and seat belts not tested

Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,420 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,265 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,482 miles

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

objects in drivers veiw removed before test by customer

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,081 miles

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

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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AY55 KSX is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AY55 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

AY55 KSX is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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