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Y721 NVX

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,072 mi
Last recorded84,072 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 NVX
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,072 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat is leaking and exhaust system is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and nearside rear are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced there are several spots that are corroded on vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 84,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat is leaking and exhaust system is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and nearside rear are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced there are several spots that are corroded on vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side steps are corroded nearside is nearly coming off they need to be removed strong advise

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,121 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear perished and offside front slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots of corrosion underneath and side steps corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 83,121 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear perished and offside front slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots of corrosion underneath and side steps corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,057 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative internal switch not operating either headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Inner sills corroded both sides

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side steps corroded and holed

Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,223 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and front are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing and slightly wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots of corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot shocks dont keep boot open

foot bars are corroded and nearside has a hole due to this

oil level low

Fail 31 Oct 2019 82,218 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and front are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing and slightly wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots of corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot shocks dont keep boot open

foot bars are corroded and nearside has a hole due to this

oil level low

Pass 1 Nov 2018 80,961 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside front and rear and also offside front are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top center brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots of corrosion appearing underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot shocks dont keep boot open

both foot bars are corroding with nearside having a whole due to corrosion

exhaust system is corroding

unable to check rear wheel bearings properly due to wheels wont turn freely enough

Fail 26 Oct 2018 80,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open allowing dirt in (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside front and rear and also offside front are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top center brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots of corrosion appearing underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot shocks dont keep boot open

both foot bars are corroding with nearside having a whole due to corrosion

exhaust system is corroding

unable to check rear wheel bearings properly due to wheels wont turn freely enough

Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 79,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced should clean or replace (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil low & coolant high

moved headlamp adjuster to zero

Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil low & coolant high

moved headlamp adjuster to zero

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,284 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,636 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 70,631 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,868 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,369 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,950 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2008 62,329 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 62,329 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,859 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,431 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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Y721 NVX is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y721 NVX, 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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Y721 NVX is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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