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Y496 GAP

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,846 mi
Last recorded120,846 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 GAP
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,846 miles

Both front steel brake pipes corroding

Centre and rear exhaust joints corroding

Front sub frame corroding

Offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2021 118,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,691 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 109,806 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 106,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All brake hose ferrules. (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded All coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 106,440 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All brake hose ferrules. (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded All coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 102,395 miles

Brake pipe to Offside rear flexi corroding

Front sub-frame corroding

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2017 102,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe to Offside rear flexi corroding

Front sub-frame corroding

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,678 miles

Front sub frame corroding

Various steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,937 miles

handbrake noisy on application

Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,398 miles

Both front brtake pipes and brake pipe to offside rear flexi corroding

Corrosion started to front sub-frame

Nearside rear brake pads getting low

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,973 miles

Signs of nearside brake over heating

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Cannot turn nearside rear wheel, does not affect brake test

Corrosion in various places

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,298 miles

corrosion starting various places, eg subframes

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 28 Mar 2012 732,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion starting various places, eg subframes

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,191 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Light corrosion to nearside rear brake disc outer surface

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,266 miles

N/S/F shock abs leaking slightly

O/S/R brake disc corroded

S/B/P to N/S/F corroding

Slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 26 Mar 2010 68,266 miles

N/S/F shock abs leaking slightly

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

S/B/P to N/S/F corroding

Slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,035 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,013 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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Y496 GAP is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y496 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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Y496 GAP is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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