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DX51 AYS

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,997 mi
Last recorded128,997 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 AYS
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 128,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 128,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 123,586 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear o/s brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Nov 2014 123,458 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear o/s brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,910 miles

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

n/s/f abs hub ring split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

suspect wrong type of bolts fitted to font lower ball joints

abs is cutting in prematurely

Fail 8 Oct 2012 108,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f abs hub ring split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

suspect wrong type of bolts fitted to font lower ball joints

abs is cutting in prematurely

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,829 miles

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

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

noise coming from abs motor

Fail 4 Oct 2011 91,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

noise coming from abs motor

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front abs tone ring cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2009 57,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front abs tone ring cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,725 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r diff seal leaking

rack damp

Fail 13 Sep 2007 44,413 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r diff seal leaking

rack damp

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,956 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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DX51 AYS is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX51 AYS, 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 DX51 AYS registered?

DX51 AYS is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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