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Y163 WEW

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,474 mi
Last recorded118,474 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 WEW
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 118,474 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,329 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,538 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,410 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 106,164 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 106,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,513 miles

Offside Front steering tie rod arm has minor play

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component top hose (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,618 miles

Nearside Front minor play in nsf ball joint

Fail 1 Mar 2016 97,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front minor play in nsf ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,971 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,312 miles

front propshaft u/j has slight play in it

Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,812 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 86,812 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,872 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 66,682 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,682 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 49,493 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,906 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 41,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,011 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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Y163 WEW is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y163 WEW, 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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Y163 WEW is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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