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Y81 TEH

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,831 mi
Last recorded74,831 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 TEH
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light staying on indicating a fault, this will be a fail after Summer 2012

Fail 12 Jun 2012 74,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light staying on indicating a fault, this will be a fail after Summer 2012

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,165 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 66,165 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,833 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 54,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,085 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 41,946 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,557 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 35,507 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

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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Y81 TEH is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y81 TEH, 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 Y81 TEH registered?

Y81 TEH is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y81 TEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 TEH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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