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Y537 CGN

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,284 mi
Last recorded111,284 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 CGN
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 111,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f top mount bind

Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

mil light illuminated

Fail 15 Nov 2024 109,941 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

mil light illuminated

Pass 20 Nov 2023 107,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f top mount notchy

Fail 20 Nov 2023 107,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f top mount notchy

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s. low tread, perished & cut (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f top mount notchy

Fail 22 Nov 2022 104,974 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s. low tread, perished & cut (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f top mount notchy

Fail 31 Oct 2022 104,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 103,727 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 102,798 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 101,171 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 101,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,138 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 99,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 97,288 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,444 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,212 miles

rear o/s shock top mount worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 75,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,478 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,521 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 70,521 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 58,221 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight distortion to rear tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,221 miles

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

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

slight distortion to rear tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,136 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 82,970 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,403 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,689 miles

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

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

wiper blades condition poor

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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Y537 CGN is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 Y537 CGN, 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 Y537 CGN registered?

Y537 CGN is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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