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Y491 GAP

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 GAP
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 85,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,947 miles

rear no. plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2012 78,914 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,946 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

headlamps give slightly unclear patterns

Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,702 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

reserve travel of parking brake could be better

Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,702 miles

reserve travel of parking brake could be better

Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

wipers could be better

Fail 10 Feb 2009 63,617 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

wipers could be better

Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2008 59,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2007 56,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 51,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tyres worn unevenly & at legal limit †surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,910 miles

tyres worn unevenly & at legal limit †surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

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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Y491 GAP is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y491 GAP, 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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Y491 GAP is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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