Hyundai Santa Fe MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Hyundai Santa Fe. Check any Santa Fe by registration number below.

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72.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-15.6%

vs Hyundai Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Hyundai Santa Fe — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai Santa Fe has an average MOT pass rate of 72.1%, which is 15.6 percentage points below the Hyundai brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Santa Fe on the road.

The most common reasons a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT are 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, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. If you are preparing your Santa Fe for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Hyundai Santa Fe, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Hyundai Santa Fe performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 127 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Mileage at 3yr

Based on 5,079 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

10.3%

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

2017

Based on 6,667 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

13.9%

Mileage at 5yr

Based on 8,321 vehicles

61.7%Below Average

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

36.3%

2010

Based on 7,948 vehicles

61.8%Below Average

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

36.3%

2009

Based on 1,793 vehicles

64.9%Below Average

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

30.7%

2008

Based on 2,052 vehicles

62.9%Below Average

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

32.4%

2007

Based on 3,251 vehicles

62.9%Below Average

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

32.8%

2006

Based on 3,297 vehicles

58.4%Below Average

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

36.8%

2005

Based on 2,038 vehicles

58.4%Below Average

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

35.1%

2004

Based on 1,516 vehicles

60.8%Below Average

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

31.1%

2003

Based on 907 vehicles

61.2%Below Average

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2002

Based on 371 vehicles

59.8%Below Average

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

28.9%

2001

Based on 152 vehicles

52.6%Below Average

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

45.3%

0

Based on 43,594 vehicles

77.0%Good

Hyundai average: 87.7%

Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

Top MOT Failures — Hyundai Santa Fe

The most common reasons a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.5%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.3%

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

3.6%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

3.4%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.3%

Hyundai Santa Fe Common Faults & Repair Costs

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73.4% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai Santa Fe MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Santa Fe?

The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Santa Fe is 72.1% compared to the Hyundai average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Hyundai Santa Fe?

The most common MOT failures on the Hyundai Santa Fe are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.5%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.3%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (3.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 72.1%, the Hyundai Santa Fe is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Hyundai Santa Fe?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Hyundai Santa Fe?

Typical mileage for the Hyundai Santa Fe: 104,967 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Santa Fe to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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