MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
passenger side of steering rack damp
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
corosion to exhaust system
o/s/r tyre getting low
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
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
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
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)
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?
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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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