Hyundai Santa Fe MOT Results

Registered in 2005

53.8% pass rate

from 1,513 tests in 2021

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Santa Fe is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Suspension
- 8.8% fail on Suspension arms (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 4.8% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.59% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.73% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.13% fail on Linkage
  - 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.066% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 2.7% fail on Springs (42% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Coil springs (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 2.7% fail on Coil spring (41% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.066% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.66% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.33% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  - 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings (59% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.26% fail on Axles
  - 0.26% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.066% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Headlamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.99% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.99% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.99% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.66% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.66% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.066% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.53% fail on Position lamps (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.066% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.066% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.066% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 9.3% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 8.7% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 8.6% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.066% fail on Flexible couplings
  - 0.66% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.33% fail on Joints
    - 0.13% fail on Prop shaft
    - 0.13% fail on Flexible couplings (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.066% fail on Bearing housing
- 4.1% fail on Exhaust system (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.59% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  - 0.066% fail on Sub-frame
    - 0.066% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.33% fail on Body
  - 0.20% fail on Panel
  - 0.13% fail on Other body component
- 0.26% fail on Seats
  - 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.20% fail on Chassis
  - 0.20% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.20% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.20% fail on Tank
- 0.13% fail on Undertray
- 0.066% fail on Bumpers
- 0.066% fail on Spare wheel
  - 0.066% fail on Carrier
- 0.066% fail on Towbar
  - 0.066% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.066% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.066% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.066% fail on Doors
  - 0.066% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.066% fail on Door condition
- 0.066% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.066% fail on Other boot lid component
13% fail on Brakes
- 5.0% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (35% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 1.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.066% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
  - 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      - 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      - 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.066% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.066% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.066% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.99% fail on Rbt
      - 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.066% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.066% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.066% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.4% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.066% fail on Brake linings
  - 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.4% fail on Brake discs
    - 0.066% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.066% fail on Cable
    - 0.066% fail on Lever
- 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.59% fail on Lever
- 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.33% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.13% fail on Pedal
- 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.13% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
6.9% fail on Visibility
- 3.6% fail on Wipers
- 3.4% fail on Washers
- 0.26% fail on Bonnet
- 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.066% fail on Windscreen
  - 0.066% fail on Window
- 0.066% fail on View to rear
  - 0.066% fail on Mirrors
5.6% fail on Tyres
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth
- 1.8% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Size/type
5.5% fail on Steering (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 3.1% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.20% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.13% fail on Locking devices
  - 0.066% fail on Drag link end
- 1.5% fail on Steering gear (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Steering rack (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Power steering (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Other components
  - 0.26% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.20% fail on Operation
  - 0.066% fail on Pump
  - 0.066% fail on Rams
4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.99% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.066% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  - 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.066% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.066% fail on Emissions not tested
- 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Other leaks
  - 0.066% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (47% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.73% fail on Condition
  - 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.13% fail on Requirements
  - 0.066% fail on Attachment
- 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2005 cars)
1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.1% fail on Registration plates
0.46% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.46% fail on Attachment
0.13% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Speedometer (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)