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Y159 LGM

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,173 mi
Last recorded128,173 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 LGM
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 128,173 miles

floorpan/suspension corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 125,187 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 121,393 miles

floorpan/chassis corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 119,902 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 117,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/ & o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front shock absorber ineffective damping

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 107,584 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/ & o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front shock absorber ineffective damping

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,251 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded throughout

Fail 11 Sep 2014 72,781 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded throughout

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,594 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,589 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,621 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 54,621 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 44,829 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 44,824 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 16 Aug 2006 39,405 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 39,405 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hi level stop lamp inop.

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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Y159 LGM is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y159 LGM, 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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Y159 LGM is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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