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Y831 VFF

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 VFF
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 95,956 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,632 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 92,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,047 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,122 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 81,122 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,606 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 66,857 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,246 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,224 miles

slight play nsf ball joint †front brake discs slight pitted

Fail 27 Jul 2007 52,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,442 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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Y831 VFF is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y831 VFF, 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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Y831 VFF is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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