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LK51 TCO

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

108,913 mi
Last recorded108,913 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 TCO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 108,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

both headlight lenses foggy

Fail 29 Aug 2024 108,904 miles

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

all hazard lights flashing to fast

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,831 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 103,829 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,872 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,345 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working

rear silencer outer skin rusted/corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 98,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working

rear silencer outer skin rusted/corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,116 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,170 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating but not leaking at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2019 92,170 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split part missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both springs upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

number plate lights working but dim not illuminating plate

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating but not leaking at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,370 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,991 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 80,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,183 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 77,183 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,835 miles

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

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,279 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 63,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,749 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 58,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,676 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 53,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,440 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 48,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,725 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 37,201 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,201 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,876 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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LK51 TCO is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 LK51 TCO, 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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LK51 TCO is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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