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NX51 OBA

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Diesel 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,809 mi
Last recorded119,809 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 OBA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 119,809 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 119,808 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,344 miles

advanced wear to front brake pads.

headlamp lens's discoloured

oil leaks (engine / steering rack)

play in nearside front radius arm ball joint

Fail 13 Feb 2014 113,343 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

advanced wear to front brake pads.

headlamp lens's discoloured

oil leaks (engine / steering rack)

play in nearside front radius arm ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2013 106,765 miles

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe at flexi

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

light misting of oil on offside rear shock absorber

nearside front inner cv boot split but not allowing the ingress of dirt

oil residue on steering rack (possibly from driveshaft seal)

play in both front lower radius arm ball joints

slight twist in nearside front brake flexi

Fail 13 Dec 2011 95,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,985 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 65,622 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,730 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 59,730 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 54,972 miles

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,053 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 54,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,965 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 40,639 miles

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

rear number plate slightly defaced

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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NX51 OBA is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,656cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NX51 OBA, 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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NX51 OBA is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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