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Y146 VBF

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,373 mi
Last recorded68,373 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 VBF
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,373 miles

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

exhaust detetriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,075 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 63,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,321 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2010 42,041 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,406 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 40,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,529 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 25,529 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 18,290 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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Y146 VBF is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y146 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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What year was Y146 VBF registered?

Y146 VBF is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y146 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y146 VBF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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