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Y979 GDM

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,752 mi
Last recorded63,752 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 GDM
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,752 miles

n/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

o/s/r side step mounting corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,742 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

o/s/r side step mounting corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 60,631 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 60,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 57,935 miles

n/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,377 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,802 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,125 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 40,032 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 37,132 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 33,608 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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Y979 GDM is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y979 GDM, 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 Y979 GDM registered?

Y979 GDM is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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