Hyundai Santa Fe MOT Results

Registered in 2014
74.1% pass rate
from 2,573 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Santa Fe is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.1% fail on Steering (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Steering linkage components (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Track rod end (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.039% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (32% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (92% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (93% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.078% fail on Decelerometer (15 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake performance (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (76 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.078% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Electronic parking brake (21 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.078% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.039% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 4.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.89% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (97% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (97% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.70% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.078% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.4% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.078% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.54% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Flexible couplings (30 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.039% fail on Joints
    • 0.078% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Doors
      • 0.078% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
    • 0.039% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.039% fail on Pipe
    • 0.039% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.039% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.039% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.039% fail on Towbar
      • 0.039% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.039% fail on Body
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
    • 0.039% fail on Seats
      • 0.039% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.51% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.31% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.039% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.039% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
      • 0.039% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.039% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • Hyundai Santa Fe (2012 - 2018)
    Sleek looks and good quality interior. Refined and quiet on the move. Seven seats. Well equipped as standard. Excellent 2.2 CRDi diesel.

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