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SP53 EFW

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,008 mi
Last recorded100,008 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 EFW
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 85,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 73,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 61,185 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 61,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 49,197 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 49,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 36,950 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 36,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,068 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,366 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,173 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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SP53 EFW is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 80,422 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 SP53 EFW, 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 23 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 SP53 EFW registered?

SP53 EFW is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SP53 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 EFW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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