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Y548 VST

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,372 mi
Last recorded81,372 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 VST
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,372 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRDED

DAMAGE TO BODY WORK O/S/REAR

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC RUSTY

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Jul 2011 81,372 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRDED

DAMAGE TO BODY WORK O/S/REAR

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC RUSTY

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jul 2010 767,047 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 767,047 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,306 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 71,308 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,349 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,664 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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Y548 VST is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y548 VST, 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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Y548 VST is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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