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Y165 FYB

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,417 mi
Last recorded113,417 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 FYB
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 113,417 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyers worn on inner eage

n/s/f tyres has cracks in sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 21 Apr 2015 113,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

engine light on dash

front tyers worn on inner eage

n/s/f tyres has cracks in sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,626 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 110,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 104,801 miles

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

Steering wheel protected foam has worn through and is incomplete but doesn't cause injury to the driver or hampers proper control.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 104,801 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel protected foam has worn through and is incomplete but doesn't cause injury to the driver or hampers proper control.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,579 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 97,544 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,843 miles

front brake pipes corroding

front wiper blades starting to split

o/s/r top shock absorber bush worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,545 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2010 91,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,905 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 85,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 76,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,674 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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Y165 FYB is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y165 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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Y165 FYB is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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