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VX51 DXZ

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,287 mi
Last recorded163,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 DXZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 163,287 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 163,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 143,799 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 143,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 135,610 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 135,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,401 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 116,401 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,077 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 91,547 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 85,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 84,257 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 84,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

no park brake warning light on dash display

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,395 miles

crack in n/s front abs ring

Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,313 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,812 miles

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

abs ring split

Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,982 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 58,800 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,800 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006
Fail 23 Nov 2006

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,634 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 39,634 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake pads poss low †o/s/f shocker starting to leak slightly

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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VX51 DXZ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VX51 DXZ, 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 VX51 DXZ registered?

VX51 DXZ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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