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GN51 NCA

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,289 mi
Last recorded146,289 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 146,289 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 146,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 130,181 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 130,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 115,050 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 115,050 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,698 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 91,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 91,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 66,772 miles

Both front tyres at legal limit.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,220 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 57,084 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,367 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 48,367 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,625 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 40,625 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2006 34,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2006 34,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 26,716 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 26,711 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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 NCA is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NCA, 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 GN51 NCA registered?

GN51 NCA is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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