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RX51 EEF

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,719 mi
Last recorded110,719 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 EEF
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,719 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 110,719 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,399 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 106,399 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,088 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 102,088 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,373 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 93,373 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,355 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,452 miles

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

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

slight play in rack

Fail 30 Sep 2009 80,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,252 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,986 miles

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

o/s/f abs tone wheel broken

Fail 25 Sep 2007 71,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 47,456 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
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RX51 EEF is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EEF, 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 EEF registered?

RX51 EEF is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RX51 EEF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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