Hyundai Santa Fe MOT Results

Registered in 2010
56.3% pass rate
from 3,629 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2010 cars)
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Santa Fe is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.9% fail on Springs
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.055% fail on Mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.96% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.055% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (83% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Other suspension component (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.028% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.028% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators (97% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type (97% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.083% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (98% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (99% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.083% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.055% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.028% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes (75% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (35 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (32 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Parking brake performance (22 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (41% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (13 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (82% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.028% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.055% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.028% fail on Lever
        • 0.028% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.028% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 9.9% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.028% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.50% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Hose (18 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Pipe
      • 0.083% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.083% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.083% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.055% fail on Towbar (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Other towbar components (28 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.028% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.028% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.028% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.028% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on View to rear
      • 0.028% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Track rod end (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.083% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
        • 0.028% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.055% fail on Operation
      • 0.055% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.055% fail on Other components
      • 0.028% fail on Pump
      • 0.028% fail on Rams
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.028% fail on Steering play
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle (97% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates (97% worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.41% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Exhaust emissions (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (87% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.028% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.028% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.028% fail on Airbags
      • 0.028% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.028% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
  • 0.028% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.028% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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