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Y523 VRH

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,735 mi
Last recorded90,735 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 VRH
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 90,735 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Both headlight lenses deteriated but not seriously affecting light output

Engine MIL on!

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

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight engine oil leak around filter area

Spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,509 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,602 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 76,595 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,789 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,520 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 54,518 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 44,854 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 44,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y523 VRH is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y523 VRH, 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 Y523 VRH registered?

Y523 VRH is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y523 VRH safe to buy?

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