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EA55 FBE

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,348 mi
Last recorded135,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FBE
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 135,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 128,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear x2 brakes slightly binding

underbody corroded / muddy

Pass 21 Apr 2022 118,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box has small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 118,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot clip is missing and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot has split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box has small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 112,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 102,116 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 102,116 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease from around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 94,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cv boot slightly worn

Pass 16 May 2017 84,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 84,718 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,157 miles

cover&under tray fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 75,157 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/70/16 102h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

cover&under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 68,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 68,801 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 62,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 54,933 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,967 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,362 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,086 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,164 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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EA55 FBE is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 82,257 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 EA55 FBE, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA55 FBE is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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