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BF61 KOW

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,596 mi
Last recorded143,596 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe79,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 KOW
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 143,596 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 127,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 122,449 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 117,641 miles

Emissions too low to record

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rearmost seatbelts not fully checked. Seats folded and buckles inaccessible.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 117,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions too low to record

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rearmost seatbelts not fully checked. Seats folded and buckles inaccessible.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,099 miles

DPF fitted. Emissions too low to record

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rearmost seatbelts not checked. Seats not accessible

Pass 16 Nov 2020 106,905 miles

Both front and rear outer b/pads worn low and nearing limits of wear (esp O/S/F and O/S/R outer pads, almost ON limits of wear)

Front and rear inner b/pads appear low and nearing limits of wear

P/Brake pedal travel appears to be getting abit long

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,419 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,747 miles

B/Fluid level at reservior abit low

P/Brake efficiency getting abit low at 18% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

P/Brake foot pedal travel getting abit long

Rear outer b/pads starting to get abit low

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,613 miles

P/Brake foot pedal travel starting to get abit long (nearing end of reserve travel)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,327 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 65,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,400 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 51,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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BF61 KOW is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 79,946 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 BF61 KOW, 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 15 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF61 KOW is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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