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LV51 VYU

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,831 mi
Last recorded133,831 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 VYU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 133,831 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 20 May 2020 132,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2020 132,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 130,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 128,674 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 127,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 123,236 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking around sidewall,s.

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 123,231 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working in tail gate (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing cut and frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working in tail gate (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking around sidewall,s.

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 119,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,549 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,394 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 112,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 108,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 105,262 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 105,258 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 94,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 94,444 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 82,990 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 82,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,658 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 65,565 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 53,564 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 53,564 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LV51 VYU is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LV51 VYU, 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 LV51 VYU registered?

LV51 VYU is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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