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EX51 VNJ

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,853 mi
Last recorded99,853 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 99,853 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 May 2010 90,788 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads getting low and discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly damaged and rear starting to deteriorate

high level stop lamp not working

oil leak

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2010 90,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads getting low and discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly damaged and rear starting to deteriorate

high level stop lamp not working

oil leak

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint near to limit

Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,151 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

parking brake performance slightly low nearside and will require adjustment soon

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords(replace)

parking brake performance slightly low nearside and will require adjustment soon

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 May 2007 57,766 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,700 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 46,700 miles

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

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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EX51 VNJ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EX51 VNJ, 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 EX51 VNJ registered?

EX51 VNJ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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