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BL03 TKU

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,591 mi
Last recorded114,591 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 TKU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 114,591 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,170 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,168 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,608 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge 3/4 tread ok

both front tyre worn on outer edge 3/4 tread ok

Fail 14 Feb 2017 98,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge 3/4 tread ok

both front tyre worn on outer edge 3/4 tread ok

Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 90,172 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working offside & nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2015 82,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,860 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion present on exhaust

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2013 69,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion present on exhaust

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,088 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,024 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,240 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 47,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 41,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,395 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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BL03 TKU is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,351cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BL03 TKU, 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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BL03 TKU is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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