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2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,593 mi
Last recorded113,593 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 SEO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 113,593 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front and offside rear tyres sidewall breaking up

Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,079 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 108,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 98,878 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 98,202 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 89,206 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 89,188 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2010 79,526 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 79,440 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,648 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,030 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 52,030 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,829 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005

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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Y968 SEO is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y968 SEO, 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 Y968 SEO registered?

Y968 SEO is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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