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Y551 ABA

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,808 mi
Last recorded126,808 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 ABA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 126,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear backplate corroded

man lamp on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 125,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

man lamp on

Fail 23 Oct 2015 125,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

man lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2014 120,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 113,229 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake disc lipped

Fail 5 Oct 2013 113,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake disc lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2012 105,776 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 97,530 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 97,530 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 89,995 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 89,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2009 81,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,338 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fan belt squeal

Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,529 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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Y551 ABA is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y551 ABA, 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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Y551 ABA is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y551 ABA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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