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Y789 FFJ

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,215 mi
Last recorded85,215 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 FFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,215 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 75,203 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 75,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 64,834 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 64,834 miles

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

tyres n/sf 2mm o/sf 3mm

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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Y789 FFJ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y789 FFJ, 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 Y789 FFJ registered?

Y789 FFJ is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y789 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y789 FFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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