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JA53 STS

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,748 mi
Last recorded49,748 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 STS
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 49,748 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 46,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 43,075 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 40,324 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 27,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,823 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 21,823 miles

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

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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JA53 STS is a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 54,753 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JA53 STS, 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 11 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JA53 STS registered?

JA53 STS is a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 7 May 2015.

Is JA53 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA53 STS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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