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RX51 ECD

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ECD
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,526 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 109,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 106,219 miles

headlamps faded borderline

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

Fail 9 Dec 2014 106,219 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

headlamps faded borderline

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

Fail 8 Nov 2013 102,097 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,097 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 87,872 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 87,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 87,144 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 87,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f abs tone wheel broken

Pass 11 Oct 2010 99,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 73,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,944 miles

o/s/f abs tone wheel broken

Fail 10 Oct 2008 64,944 miles

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

o/s/f abs tone wheel broken

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,169 miles

o/s/f abs tone wheele broken

Fail 9 Oct 2007 57,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f abs tone wheele broken

Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,110 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 49,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2005 38,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 38,272 miles

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
Full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report

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RX51 ECD is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ECD, 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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What year was RX51 ECD registered?

RX51 ECD is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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