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BX51 VRJ

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,354 mi
Last recorded156,354 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 VRJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 156,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 150,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 145,444 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 140,226 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 140,226 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 133,735 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 133,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 125,675 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 114,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 114,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 105,099 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 92,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,102 miles

rear number plate slightly de laminating

slight tear on drivers wiper blade

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 VRJ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

BX51 VRJ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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