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GN51 CDV

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

90,345 mi
Last recorded90,345 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 CDV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2025 90,345 miles

Emissions unable to be completed eml misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 18 Apr 2024 89,729 miles

eml on

Fail 16 Mar 2024 89,725 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,728 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 87,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,691 miles

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

Front nsf/osf headlight image poor

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,601 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

belts noisy

Fail 11 Mar 2020 85,601 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

belts noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing on all four corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 83,665 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing on all four corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,002 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,523 miles

both front head light aims on limit

both head light lens cloudy

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,522 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,494 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 76,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,135 miles

nearside rear tyre a bit worn and perrished

Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,135 miles

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

nearside rear tyre a bit worn and perrished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,285 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,285 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,239 miles

engine oily

Fail 21 Mar 2012 65,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oily

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perrishing slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,642 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Fail 16 Mar 2011 60,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,143 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,026 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn

offside front brake hose securing clip missing, allowing hose to move close to driveshaft on full lock. strong advise

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,026 miles

front brake pads worn

offside front brake hose securing clip missing, allowing hose to move close to driveshaft on full lock. strong advise

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,377 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,337 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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GN51 CDV is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GN51 CDV, 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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GN51 CDV is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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