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BU51 UCM

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,851 mi
Last recorded143,851 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 143,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

abnormal engine noise

Fail 29 Jul 2019 143,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

abnormal engine noise

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2018 140,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Light unit lens damaged, not showing white light directly to the rear

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 140,052 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 135,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both headlights deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2017 135,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both headlights deteriorated

tracking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 131,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both front steering rack gaiters are deteriorated

both headlights deteriorated

oil leak

tracking

Fail 13 Jul 2016 131,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both front steering rack gaiters are deteriorated

both headlights deteriorated

oil leak

tracking

Pass 22 Jul 2015 127,475 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 124,267 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 118,285 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 118,285 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 113,102 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 113,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,124 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 101,402 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 101,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,869 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,476 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,531 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 87,531 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 77,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 77,307 miles

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

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

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 UCM is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UCM, 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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BU51 UCM is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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