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Y461 FBB

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 FBB
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,730 miles

Oil leak

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

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f brake slightly binding

outer sill covers fitted

rear tail pipe end missing

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Feb 2015 98,730 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f brake slightly binding

outer sill covers fitted

rear tail pipe end missing

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Feb 2014 94,411 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,979 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,540 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 84,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,576 miles

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded but at the time of the MOT meet the minimum required standard

Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,071 miles

Fuela ppipes starting to corrode

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,471 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 61,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,695 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 51,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 43,619 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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Y461 FBB is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y461 FBB, 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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Y461 FBB is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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