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Y578 RBD

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,653 mi
Last recorded113,653 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 RBD
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 113,653 miles

center silencer sounds load but no signs of blowing

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s head lamp hazing

rear exhaust box hits chassis

split pin missing from n/s/f lower ball joint securing bolt, but nut looks like locking nut

Fail 18 Mar 2014 113,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

center silencer sounds load but no signs of blowing

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s head lamp hazing

rear exhaust box hits chassis

split pin missing from n/s/f lower ball joint securing bolt, but nut looks like locking nut

Pass 21 Mar 2013 105,314 miles

exhaust deteriorating

rear tyres on limit/poor

Fail 21 Mar 2013 105,314 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

rear tyres on limit/poor

Pass 14 Mar 2012 101,880 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 93,104 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 83,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 74,411 miles

rear brakes require attention

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,165 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 64,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,443 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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Y578 RBD is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y578 RBD, 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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Y578 RBD is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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