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Y157 WDV

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

132,811 mi
Last recorded132,811 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 WDV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 132,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 129,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 129,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 125,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70x16 Close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 125,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70x16 Close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 120,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 120,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/70x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape and below 1.6 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front beam pattern has only just met requirements

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 115,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front beam pattern has only just met requirements

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 111,119 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 111,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,816 miles

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

both rear and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 89,816 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,249 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 82,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no rear seats fitted at time of test - unable to inspect seat belts

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 74,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no rear seats fitted at time of test - unable to inspect seat belts

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 65,309 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear seats not fitted at time of test - unable to inspect seat belts

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,309 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats not fitted at time of test - unable to inspect seat belts

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,876 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 57,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,427 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 47,001 miles

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

cut n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,118 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 17,579 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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Y157 WDV is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green 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 Y157 WDV, 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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Y157 WDV is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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