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BX51 VRE

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,462 mi
Last recorded108,462 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 VRE
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 108,462 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 108,462 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened differential mounting beam weakened and holed due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 107,021 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 105,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 102,819 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 102,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,761 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot deterioated but NOT leaking

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,855 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 93,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,687 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,385 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,584 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,290 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,456 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 58,035 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 52,526 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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BX51 VRE is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 BX51 VRE, 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 BX51 VRE registered?

BX51 VRE is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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