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Y498 HHU

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,106 mi
Last recorded115,106 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 HHU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,106 miles

exhaust rear silencer box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 107,125 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 107,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 101,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 88,358 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 88,358 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 84,620 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,394 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 75,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 63,762 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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Y498 HHU is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y498 HHU, 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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What year was Y498 HHU registered?

Y498 HHU is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y498 HHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y498 HHU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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