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KB51 GHX

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,134 mi
Last recorded91,134 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 GHX
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 91,134 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer sill and under trays fitted

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 88,360 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Outer sill covers

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 84,696 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 84,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 84,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 81,329 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 81,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge and showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,997 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Nov 2019 77,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,189 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 69,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,467 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 67,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,763 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 55,763 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,866 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 46,866 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 41,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,810 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,196 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,748 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,832 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,175 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 3,588 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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KB51 GHX is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KB51 GHX, 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 KB51 GHX registered?

KB51 GHX is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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