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RX51 AOY

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,910 mi
Last recorded132,910 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 AOY
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 132,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 132,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 128,800 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 124,812 miles

Offside Rear Minor corrosion to outer wheel arch

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 124,811 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Minor corrosion to outer wheel arch

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 121,046 miles

Minor corrosion to inner sills

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 121,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Minor corrosion to inner sills

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 116,490 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rear rusty (6.1.2 (a))

os ns inner sills rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2020 114,215 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

minor rusty rear inner sills

Fail 31 Jan 2020 114,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hub/spring carrier/trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Minor corrosion to inner sills

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT - REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box tip in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,114 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Propshaft center bearing worn

Fail 18 Oct 2018 109,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end innner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Propshaft center bearing worn

Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,548 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,485 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,366 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,785 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,309 miles

advise rear exhaust corrored

Fail 15 Oct 2013 77,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear exhaust corrored

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,265 miles

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

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

advise 4 wheel tracking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,002 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,154 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,651 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,459 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 46,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 44,470 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 42,779 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 42,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RX51 AOY is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX51 AOY, 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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RX51 AOY is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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