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RX51 BYK

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,259 mi
Last recorded110,259 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BYK
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 110,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake disc poor condition

n/s/r light lens in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2011 110,259 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake disc poor condition

n/s/r light lens in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2010 102,987 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 102,987 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight play steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,769 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 87,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front pads very low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,617 miles

Oil leak

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r pad starting to wear low and disc slightly scored

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,442 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 63,442 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 61,539 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 49,639 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 49,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 BYK is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RX51 BYK, 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 BYK is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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