MOT reliability
Hyundai Santa f
15 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Hyundai Santa f vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Hyundai Santa f has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 69,083 miles.
15
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
9,250
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Hyundai Santa f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Hyundai Santa f MOT tests:
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Other105%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Brakes6%
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Steering1%
Hyundai Santa f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 13 | 92% |
| 5 | 15 | 80% |
| 6 | 18 | 67% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 6 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14), Diesel (1)
Most common Hyundai Santa f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Hyundai Santa f MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
- both front tyres wearing inner edges (2 times)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
- Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c) (2 times)
- Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
Hyundai Santa f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 8 | 88% | 60,596 |
| 2003 | 3 | 13 | 85% | 54,659 |
| 2002 | 3 | 16 | 69% | 82,640 |
| 2001 | 6 | 32 | 72% | 73,759 |
Hyundai Santa f reliability FAQ
Across 15 Hyundai Santa f vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Hyundai Santa f MOT issues are:
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); Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Hyundai Santa f in our data has covered around
69,083 miles.
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