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VU02 JBV

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,244 mi
Last recorded146,244 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 JBV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 146,244 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 133,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 133,821 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 121,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front reluctor ring broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2011 121,837 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front reluctor ring broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2010 110,099 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 95,922 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 95,922 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,312 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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VU02 JBV is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,618 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 VU02 JBV, 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 24 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 VU02 JBV registered?

VU02 JBV is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is VU02 JBV safe to buy?

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