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Y981 ETN

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,685 mi
Last recorded99,685 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 ETN
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,685 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

vehicle has possibly a wheel bearing noisey but unable to determine which one as it is all wheel drive

Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,765 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake backing plate corroded/ missing

Fail 24 Oct 2013 98,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake backing plate corroded/ missing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,639 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed hindering inspection

slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 26 Oct 2012 95,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

brake pipes heavily undersealed hindering inspection

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,107 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND COVERED WITH GREASE

PLAY-IN OFFSIDE RACK END

Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 89,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,865 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT & REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 26 Oct 2007 80,322 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 80,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front brake discs showing signs of slight rusting

Fail 4 Oct 2006 66,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,534 miles

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

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

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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Y981 ETN is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y981 ETN, 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 Y981 ETN registered?

Y981 ETN is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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