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GN51 NBY

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,116 mi
Last recorded168,116 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 NBY
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 168,116 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 168,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 157,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnett sdafety catch seized

front coilsprings corroding

headlamp lenses deteriating

inner sills corroding

rear coilsprings corroding

Fail 17 Feb 2014 157,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnett sdafety catch seized

front coilsprings corroding

headlamp lenses deteriating

inner sills corroding

offside front wheelbearing inner ring loose

rear coilsprings corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2013 146,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery went flat whilst checking lights with ignition on engine not running advise replacement

front pads appear low

headlamp beam images deteriating

nearside numberplate light dim

noise from front of engine verry harsh

Pass 21 Feb 2013 146,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

battery went flat whilst checking lights with ignition on engine not running advise replacement

front pads appear low

headlamp beam images deteriating

nearside numberplate light dim

noise from front of engine verry harsh

Pass 9 Mar 2012 136,556 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

nearside rear suspension arm,front bush worn

Fail 5 Mar 2012 136,424 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

nearside rear suspension arm,front bush worn

Fail 11 Mar 2011 125,172 miles

Both front outer CV gaitors starting to crack/perish.

N/s/r lower susension arm main bush separating and in poor condition, advise attention.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s/f & n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

O/s/r & n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Rear shock absorber top bushes soft and starting to crack/perish.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 125,172 miles

Both front outer CV gaitors starting to crack/perish.

N/s/r lower susension arm main bush separating and in poor condition, advise attention.

O/s/f & n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

O/s/r & n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Rear shock absorber top bushes soft and starting to crack/perish.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 111,162 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi brake hose starting to corrode

o/s/f outer cv boot has slight weep of greace

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2009 98,004 miles

o/s/r top shocker mounting quite worn

Pass 7 Mar 2008 81,767 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 81,765 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,439 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 69,439 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 52,392 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NBY is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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