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GX51 MXU

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,258 mi
Last recorded111,258 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 MXU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,749 miles

All four tyres are cracked and perished

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 98,736 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres are cracked and perished

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 86,976 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,630 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 83,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,291 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 79,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,926 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,198 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 66,470 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,780 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,223 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 53,223 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,716 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2005 39,608 miles

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

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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GX51 MXU is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX51 MXU, 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 GX51 MXU registered?

GX51 MXU is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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