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B122 ARD

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,114 mi
Last recorded35,114 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB122 ARD
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 35,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 33,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 31,583 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 31,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,093 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 27,359 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 25,805 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 24,697 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 22,639 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 20,923 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 17,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 15,834 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 15,065 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 12,048 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 11,594 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 11,125 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 10,059 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 9,544 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 7,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 7,765 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 7,142 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 5,820 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 5,820 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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B122 ARD is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B122 ARD, 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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What year was B122 ARD registered?

B122 ARD is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is B122 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B122 ARD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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