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Y117 VBF

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,975 mi
Last recorded188,975 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 VBF
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 188,975 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 188,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust back box starting to deteriorate and is blowing slightly

N/s/f brake pipe corroded

N/s/r drive shaft gaiter split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2011 175,040 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 175,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 158,862 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 158,839 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 139,907 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 139,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 123,284 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 123,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 107,638 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 107,634 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2005 79,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 79,618 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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Y117 VBF is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y117 VBF, 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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Y117 VBF is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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