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EK51 CAO

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,424 mi
Last recorded103,424 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 CAO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,424 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 99,868 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 99,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,026 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,903 miles

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

Spare tyre very low on tread.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 55,903 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Engine inlet has an air leak, pipe split.

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

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

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

Spare tyre very low on tread.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,185 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 52,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,367 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,869 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 42,550 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 42,550 miles

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

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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EK51 CAO is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK51 CAO, 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 EK51 CAO registered?

EK51 CAO is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is EK51 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 CAO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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