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MX51 AXJ

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,001 mi
Last recorded151,001 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 AXJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 151,001 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 141,663 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 131,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Mar 2012 122,267 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 122,267 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,771 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2011 111,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 106,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 48,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,521 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 10,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,381 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 86,381 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,158 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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MX51 AXJ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MX51 AXJ, 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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MX51 AXJ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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