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DE51 HCH

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,820 mi
Last recorded115,820 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 HCH
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 115,820 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 115,820 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 114,339 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 114,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 112,688 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 112,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,070 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 111,707 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front abs ring broken

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,708 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 108,708 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,729 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 103,727 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,151 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,770 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,769 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,766 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 93,766 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,258 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 89,795 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,795 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,208 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,337 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 84,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,136 miles

all discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,255 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 67,940 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,608 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 61,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 59,421 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 49,209 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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DE51 HCH is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DE51 HCH, 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 HCH is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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