Hyundai Santa Fe
MOT data from 62,764 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 79.5%. Average mileage at test: 89,487 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,478 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,695 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,516 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,440 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,437 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 1,198 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,004 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 879 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 867 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 794 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 60,996 | 79.7% |
| Petrol | 1,755 | 71% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 129 | 62.8% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, wiper blade defective, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2002 | 230 | 71.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2003 | 557 | 70% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2004 | 1,001 | 70.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2005 | 1,334 | 68.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2006 | 2,230 | 69.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2007 | 2,190 | 71.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2008 | 1,360 | 72.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2009 | 1,248 | 74.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2010 | 6,118 | 72.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2011 | 6,438 | 72.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2012 | 6,016 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2013 | 2,928 | 76.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2014 | 4,933 | 79.1% | |
| Top failures: a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 5,654 | 85.3% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2016 | 7,851 | 86.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2017 | 4,561 | 88.2% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 3,442 | 90.7% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2019 | 2,269 | 89.9% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber which has negligible damping effect, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2020 | 1,276 | 93.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber which has negligible damping effect, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2021 | 986 | 90% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber which has negligible damping effect, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
103,083 mi
Median
128,863 mi
75th percentile
147,836 mi
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