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BU51 CGX

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CGX
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 107,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion hose ferrals

o/s/r tyre starting to look low

Fail 18 Apr 2013 107,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion hose ferrals

o/s/r tyre starting to look low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,254 miles

corrosion brake pipes in places

front tyres close to limit worn inner edge

hose ferrals corrodeing

on road brake test, rumble from rear end suspect wheel bearing/axle noise adivse repair needed

Fail 15 Mar 2012 91,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion brake pipes in places

front tyres close to limit worn inner edge

hose ferrals corrodeing

on road brake test, rumble from rear end suspect wheel bearing/axle noise adivse repair needed

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,358 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 71,385 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,486 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 56,480 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,640 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 39,640 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,675 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,619 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 25,829 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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BU51 CGX is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 78,438 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 BU51 CGX, 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 25 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 BU51 CGX registered?

BU51 CGX is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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