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VX51 FRL

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,690 mi
Last recorded161,690 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FRL
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2016 161,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 145,655 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2014 145,601 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 134,721 miles

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills

Pass 29 Jun 2012 123,448 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 121,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 120,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 120,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 109,511 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,796 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 96,796 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 61,258 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 61,172 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear shoch absorbers, top mounting bushes slightly perished - not resulting in excessive movement

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 FRL is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FRL, 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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VX51 FRL is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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