Hyundai Santa Fe MOT Results

Registered in 2011

57.6% pass rate

from 3,732 tests in 2021

(28% worse than other 2011 cars)

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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Santa Fe is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 5.1% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 4.2% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.94% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
- 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.8% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.8% fail on Headlamp
- 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.16% fail on Trailer electrical socket (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.080% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.027% fail on Horn
- 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.13% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.13% fail on Position lamp
- 0.054% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.054% fail on Switch
14% fail on Suspension (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 7.2% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.080% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 2.3% fail on Springs (51% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Coil springs (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Coil spring (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.054% fail on Mounting
- 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.027% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.027% fail on Linkage
  - 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.59% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.40% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.027% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.027% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
13% fail on Brakes (90% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 6.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 3.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (44 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (40 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
  - 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (24 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (66 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.080% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.1% fail on Rbt
      - 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.080% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.080% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.29% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (25 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 3.5% fail on Brake pads (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.88% fail on Brake discs
    - 0.027% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.054% fail on Cable
    - 0.027% fail on Lever
    - 0.027% fail on Linkage
- 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Pedal
- 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.027% fail on Valves
- 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 9.5% fail on Transmission (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 9.4% fail on Drive shafts (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 9.4% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.080% fail on Joints
    - 0.027% fail on Prop shaft
  - 0.027% fail on Halfshafts
- 0.88% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Other passenger's door (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.88% fail on Door condition (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Fuel system (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Hose (33 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.080% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.054% fail on Pipe
  - 0.027% fail on System
- 0.11% fail on Bumpers
- 0.080% fail on Exhaust system (94% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Seats
  - 0.054% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.027% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.054% fail on Body
  - 0.054% fail on Other body component
- 0.027% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.027% fail on Engine mounting condition
5.0% fail on Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 2.4% fail on Condition
- 0.080% fail on Size/type
4.7% fail on Visibility
- 2.9% fail on Wipers
- 1.8% fail on Washers
- 0.16% fail on View to rear
  - 0.16% fail on Mirrors
- 0.080% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.080% fail on Windscreen
1.2% fail on Steering (37% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (34% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Track rod end (40% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.080% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.080% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.13% fail on Steering rack
- 0.027% fail on Steering play
  - 0.027% fail on Steering rack
0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.64% fail on Registration plates
0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.48% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.46% fail on Condition
  - 0.027% fail on Attachment
- 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2011 cars)
0.27% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (89% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Exhaust emissions (93% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.054% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.054% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  - 0.027% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.027% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.054% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.054% fail on Other leaks
  - 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
0.27% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.27% fail on Attachment
0.027% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
- 0.027% fail on Doors
  - 0.027% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors

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.