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WA51 FLD

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,136 mi
Last recorded138,136 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FLD
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 138,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 137,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 123,813 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 123,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 120,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspected high level stop light not working

Pass 6 May 2016 106,189 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 106,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 102,385 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 102,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 102,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 95,203 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 95,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 86,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusting

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front wiper end split

offside front brake pipe corroding

rust ocurring areas of front subframe

various brake pipes furring

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,736 miles

bit of play and some noise in steering rack

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust system rusty

servo housing rusting

sill covers fitted

small stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,736 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

bit of play and some noise in steering rack

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

brake fluid a bit low

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front wiper rubber split

parts of exhaust system rusty

servo housing rusting

sill covers fitted

small stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,365 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 67,365 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2009 61,581 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 61,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 55,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,373 miles

slight wear rear tyre edges

Pass 13 Sep 2005 35,044 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 35,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front tyres different size to rears

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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WA51 FLD is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA51 FLD, 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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WA51 FLD is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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