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BF52 VUC

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,939 mi
Last recorded153,939 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 VUC
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 153,939 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 137,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 121,169 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 121,163 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 113,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 109,205 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 103,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 103,423 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 97,866 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 97,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 90,082 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 90,082 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 83,430 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 83,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VUC is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC?

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What year was BF52 VUC registered?

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

Is BF52 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 VUC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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