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Y158 FYB

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,419 mi
Last recorded99,419 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 FYB
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,419 miles

engine light on

Fail 19 Jun 2014 99,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,192 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard display

front registration plate cracked

rear boot stay props not holding in open position

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2010 70,283 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,827 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 52,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres tread low on inner edges

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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Y158 FYB is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y158 FYB, 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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Y158 FYB is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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