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Y551 JBM

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,705 mi
Last recorded90,705 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 JBM
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,705 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

Pass 23 Jul 2011 79,692 miles

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

both rear tyres tread is wearing out of shape

Fail 23 Jul 2011 79,692 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread is wearing out of shape

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,556 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,790 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 65,790 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,183 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 60,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Jul 2008 60,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,691 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 JBM is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y551 JBM, 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 Y551 JBM registered?

Y551 JBM is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y551 JBM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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