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Y179 MVV

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,203 mi
Last recorded100,203 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 MVV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,203 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion

suspension front and rear componets corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 100,203 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion

suspension front and rear componets corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,277 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 84,277 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,834 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,113 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 58,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,038 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,097 miles

heavy surface corrosion to nearside rear brake hose ferrules

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2009 37,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,034 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 35,027 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,391 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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Y179 MVV is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y179 MVV, 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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Y179 MVV is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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