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Y162 BAA

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,408 mi
Last recorded102,408 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 BAA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 102,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished and on legal limit

headlights deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished and on legal limit

headlights deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,789 miles

both headlights deteriorating

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2013 99,706 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlights deteriorating

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

freeplay detected at steering wheel but within permisable limits

Fail 19 Mar 2012 96,544 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

freeplay detected at steering wheel but within permisable limits

Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 93,854 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,004 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 89,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 85,376 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 78,878 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 68,899 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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Y162 BAA is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y162 BAA, 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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Y162 BAA is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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