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DE51 FAU

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,536 mi
Last recorded115,536 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 FAU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,536 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 115,536 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 115,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 115,158 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,816 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 113,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,513 miles

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

Offside Rear tow bar mount bolt missing

Fail 31 Oct 2018 110,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tow bar mount bolt missing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,286 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 85,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear on offside front brake disc

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,878 miles

wear on offside front brake disc

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,232 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 81,232 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,919 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,976 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,429 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,703 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,722 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DE51 FAU is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE51 FAU, 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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DE51 FAU is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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