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Y131 RPO

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

62,254 mi
Last recorded62,254 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 RPO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,254 miles

Rear seatbelts and stalks have been removes

corrosion present front and rear subframes

Fail 3 Jul 2019 62,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides headlamps frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides insecure clips missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

park brake lever travel

subframes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,867 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar d bush worn but not excessively

Nearside Rear seatbelt has been removed requirements have been met

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

steering when has been repaired with cloth tape appears adaquate

Fail 25 Apr 2018 60,867 miles

Brake performance not tested fuel tank fouling propshaft (3.7.A.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported come off rubbers (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure charcoal canister above prop shaft and breather broken (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking breather hose broken off tank and vapours leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Fuel tank insecure straps broken and sat on prop shaft (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front antiroll bar d bush worn but not excessively

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear suspension stabilisers corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,274 miles

Rear shock absorber top mounting rubbers deteriorated

steering wheel covering damaged but does not hamper operation

Fail 24 Apr 2017 59,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure has delaminated from brake pad backing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorber top mounting rubbers deteriorated

steering wheel covering damaged but does not hamper operation

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,029 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer seatbelt not present

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

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear brake discs rusty

all 4 coil springs corroded

alternator belt missing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,027 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation nothing without the presence of ignition (1.1.A.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs rusty

all 4 coil springs corroded

alternator belt missing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,606 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 56,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,447 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 55,447 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,827 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,490 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 53,490 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,143 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 53,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs pitted

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,621 miles

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes (Inner)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 49,932 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Punture in rear tyre - o/s

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,932 miles

Punture in rear tyre - o/s

Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,493 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,493 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,575 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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Y131 RPO is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 Y131 RPO, 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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Y131 RPO is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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