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BF52 VTJ

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,496 mi
Last recorded91,496 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 VTJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,496 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering rack boot damp

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

slight exhaust blow manifold/down pipe area

Fail 21 Sep 2015 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering rack boot damp

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

slight exhaust blow manifold/down pipe area

Fail 8 Oct 2014 80,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front cv boots perished

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,313 miles

both front cv boots perished

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,328 miles

both front bottom ball joint boots damaged

both front outer c/v boots perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,713 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,378 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,189 miles

front brake pads wear low/life limited

Fail 29 Aug 2007 34,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads wear low/life limited

Fail 23 Aug 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006

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 VTJ is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF52 VTJ?

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What year was BF52 VTJ registered?

BF52 VTJ is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BF52 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 VTJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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