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WX51 THG

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

57,786 mi
Last recorded57,786 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 THG
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 57,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 57,786 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 57,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2019 56,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,419 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 55,419 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,451 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,420 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Dec 2015 47,420 miles

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

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,371 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 46,371 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,852 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 41,852 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,554 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 39,554 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,408 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,364 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 34,588 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,588 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,237 miles

on brake test knocking niose heard from suspension, but no fault found whilst carring out mot,

Fail 10 Dec 2008 33,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

on brake test knocking niose heard from suspension, but no fault found whilst carring out mot,

Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,811 miles

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

Handbrake reserve travel close to limit

Rear number plate seperated

Pass 12 Dec 2006 50,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2006 50,699 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2005 20,566 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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WX51 THG is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WX51 THG, 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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WX51 THG is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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