Hyundai Santa Fe MOT Results

Registered in 2015
83.9% pass rate
from 3,044 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Santa Fe is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (65% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.53% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.56% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.099% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.033% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.066% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.066% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic parking brake (16 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.099% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.066% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.033% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.53% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.066% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.033% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.59% fail on Headlamps (44% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.099% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.066% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.066% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.066% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.066% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.066% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.92% fail on Suspension (72% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Suspension arms (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.066% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.033% fail on Springs
      • 0.033% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.033% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.033% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.033% fail on Suspension unit
  • 0.79% fail on Steering (95% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.39% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.46% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.066% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.033% fail on Joints
      • 0.033% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.033% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.066% fail on Doors
      • 0.066% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.066% fail on Door condition
    • 0.066% fail on Seats
      • 0.066% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.066% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.066% fail on Condition
  • 0.066% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.066% fail on Attachment
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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