Hyundai Santa Fe MOT Results

Registered in 2008
55.3% pass rate
from 1,189 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Santa Fe is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 11% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.93% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Coil springs (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.59% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.084% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.084% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.42% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.084% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.84% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Flashing type (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.084% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.084% fail on Position lamp
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.084% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.93% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.93% fail on Lever (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.34% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.084% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.084% fail on Pedal
      • 0.084% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.6% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Steering linkage components (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.084% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.084% fail on Components
    • 0.59% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.084% fail on Steering box
    • 0.50% fail on Power steering
      • 0.50% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Operation
      • 0.084% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.4% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Other passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.084% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.084% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.084% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.84% fail on Condition
      • 0.25% fail on Requirements (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.084% fail on Airbags
      • 0.084% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.59% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.59% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition (91% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Hyundai Santa Fe (2006 - 2012)
    Relaxed motorway cruising. Comfortable ride. Excellent on very rough tracks. Available with seven seats. Good value. Much improved from 2010 with new 2.2-litre diesel.

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