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RX51 BYS

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,780 mi
Last recorded141,780 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 141,780 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 141,780 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 138,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front headlamp aim at lower limit

Offside Front windscreen washer jet poor

Oil leak ()

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

outer sill covers fitted now allowing inspection of outer sill

Pass 14 Jul 2016 127,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

osf nsf headlamps deteriating

Fail 14 Jul 2016 127,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

osf nsf headlamps deteriating

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,299 miles

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

passenger side of steering rack damp

Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S w/wiper ends perished.Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,666 miles

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

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

decelerometer brake test only

engine cover / mouldings fitted , restricted views

exhaust ; centre silencer deteriorated , minor leak

tyres ; n/s/r tread low on edge

tyres ; o/s/f tread wearing on inner edge

unable to spin check rear wheels / bearings dueto permanent 4 WD

Fail 27 Jun 2012 89,666 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

decelerometer brake test only

engine cover / mouldings fitted , restricted views

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

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

exhaust ; centre silencer deteriorated , minor leak

suspension ; o/s/f top mounting sticky on rotation , suspect bearing related , recommend investigation

tyres ; n/s/r tread low on edge

tyres ; o/s/f tread wearing on inner edge

unable to spin check rear wheels / bearings dueto permanent 4 WD

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

decelerometer brake test only ( permanent 4 WD ) , during road test steering pull to n/s ?

front brake pads appear low

o/s headlamp auto adjuster not working

rear brake discs corroded

unable to spin check rear wheels due to permanent 4 WD

Fail 13 Jul 2011 81,409 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

decelerometer brake test only ( permanent 4 WD ) , during road test steering pull to n/s ?

front brake pads appear low

o/s headlamp auto adjuster not working

rear brake discs corroded

unable to spin check rear wheels due to permanent 4 WD

Fail 21 Jul 2010 73,477 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corosion to exhaust system

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,477 miles

corosion to exhaust system

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 22 Jul 2009 65,477 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

corosion to rear of exhaust

front tyres worn on inside edges o/s/f close to limit cut to o/s/f side wall cords not visable cut in o/s/r tyre tread area cords not visable

slight weep from o/s/f shockabsorber

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,477 miles

corosion to rear of exhaust

front tyres worn on inside edges o/s/f close to limit cut to o/s/f side wall cords not visable cut in o/s/r tyre tread area cords not visable

slight weep from o/s/f shockabsorber

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,766 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,656 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 56,655 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,854 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 51,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,194 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 47,190 miles

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

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

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 BYS is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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