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BF52 VNV

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

163,677 mi
Last recorded163,677 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 VNV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 163,677 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2023 161,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 158,574 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 158,559 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 156,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 154,110 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 154,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 150,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 146,607 miles

engine light on

Pass 17 May 2017 142,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 13 May 2016 139,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 10 May 2016 139,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 135,190 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 135,190 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 129,785 miles

engine management light on

nearside front headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,175 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2011 100,173 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,005 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 89,005 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,413 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 77,413 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 65,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,561 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 35,558 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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BF52 VNV is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 BF52 VNV, 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 BF52 VNV registered?

BF52 VNV is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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