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Y965 FNO

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,564 mi
Last recorded203,564 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 FNO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 203,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rust offside and nearside under sill

Slight hand brake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2019 193,650 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

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

hand brake travel

Fail 12 Apr 2019 193,650 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

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

hand brake travel

Pass 7 Dec 2017 182,472 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 7 Dec 2017 182,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

condition front head lamp lens covers

hand brake travel

Pass 20 May 2016 168,049 miles

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

Inner sills corrode and nearside rear chassis

both sides head lamps cloudy and dim

power steering resiour damp no passive leaks

Fail 20 May 2016 168,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Inner sills corrode and nearside rear chassis

both sides head lamps cloudy and dim

power steering resiour damp no passive leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2015 154,588 miles

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

gear box oil leaks

nearside steering rack damp no posstive leaks

offside and nearside front headlamp dim lens cloundy

offside rear lens cracked

power steering pipe at resiour damp no posstive leaks

Fail 6 Aug 2015 154,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

gear box oil leaks

nearside steering rack damp no posstive leaks

offside and nearside front headlamp dim lens cloundy

offside rear lens cracked

power steering pipe at resiour damp no posstive leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2014 140,280 miles

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on floors +chassis +crossmember

rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 28 May 2014 140,263 miles

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

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on floors +chassis +crossmember

rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2013 130,291 miles

metal brake pipes corroded rear n/s/r,,o/s/r..

o/s/f back plate damage evident....

oil leaks under car ,,grease all over susp[ension o/s of car..advise steam clean areas..

pas pipes insecure front crossm ember on car...

rear subframe around centre rear axle damage to box section..

spare tyre flat..

Fail 5 Jun 2013 130,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

metal brake pipes corroded rear n/s/r,,o/s/r..

o/s/f back plate damage evident....

oil leaks under car ,,grease all over susp[ension o/s of car..advise steam clean areas..

pas pipes insecure front crossm ember on car...

rear subframe around centre rear axle damage to box section..

spare tyre flat..

Pass 2 Jun 2012 120,384 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,155 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 93,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,703 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 57,703 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,207 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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Y965 FNO is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y965 FNO, 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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Y965 FNO is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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