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YJ51 KYS

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,646 mi
Last recorded124,646 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 KYS
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,646 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding

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

fuel misting from underneath engine bay fuel pipes

Fail 13 Jan 2015 121,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel misting from under bonnet fuel pipe

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,801 miles

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

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

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

fuel misting from under bonnet fuel pipe

Pass 8 Jan 2014 118,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 115,310 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 109,814 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 98,821 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 98,503 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,106 miles

Condition of front headlamps

Condition of rear brake discs

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 88,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Condition of front headlamps

Condition of rear brake discs

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,462 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 84,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 65,667 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,667 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,511 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 58,989 miles

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

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

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

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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YJ51 KYS is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YJ51 KYS, 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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YJ51 KYS is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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