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Y686 GDW

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,965 mi
Last recorded82,965 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 GDW
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 82,965 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 May 2017 82,965 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear both tyres perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 May 2016 75,620 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 75,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,594 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 60,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2014 60,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,179 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Slight play in nearside front track rod end.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,882 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

offside front tyre splitting on outer wall

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006

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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Y686 GDW is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y686 GDW, 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 Y686 GDW registered?

Y686 GDW is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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