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Y343 XEW

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,597 mi
Last recorded86,597 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 XEW
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,597 miles

brake pipes slight rust

handbrake effort low

Fail 27 Feb 2015 86,597 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside front brake pipes very rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,952 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter very heavly corroded but not leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2014 78,952 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter very heavly corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2013 72,452 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,695 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside shoulder

Fail 17 Feb 2010 54,695 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside shoulder

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,557 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,264 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 44,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise rear number plate

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,870 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 40,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,207 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2006 36,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2005 28,930 miles

oil leak

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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Y343 XEW is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y343 XEW, 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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Y343 XEW is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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