Hyundai Santa Fe MOT Results

Registered in 2016

84.9% pass rate

from 4,356 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Santa Fe is unusually good or bad.

4.2% fail on Visibility
- 3.7% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.069% fail on Windscreen
- 0.023% fail on View to rear
  - 0.023% fail on Mirrors
4.0% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (86% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 3.4% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.39% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.39% fail on Brake discs
- 0.64% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.21% fail on Rbt
      - 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.092% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.069% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.046% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.25% fail on Parking brake control (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Electronic parking brake (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.023% fail on Lever
- 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.069% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.046% fail on Electronic braking system
  - 0.046% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.046% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.023% fail on Reservoirs
3.6% fail on Tyres
- 2.4% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2016 cars)
3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.5% fail on Headlamps (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp (71% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.73% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.67% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.069% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.092% fail on Trailer electrical socket (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.023% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.069% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps
0.71% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.092% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.046% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.046% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.023% fail on Linkage ball joints
0.64% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Steering gear (16 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Steering rack (17 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.16% fail on Track rod end
- 0.023% fail on Steering play
  - 0.023% fail on Steering rack
0.39% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.069% fail on Spark ignition (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.069% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2016 cars)
0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.37% fail on Registration plates
0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.21% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.16% fail on Condition
  - 0.023% fail on Attachment
  - 0.023% fail on Requirements
- 0.046% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.23% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.21% fail on Attachment
- 0.023% fail on Condition
0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Body
  - 0.069% fail on Other body component
- 0.046% fail on Spare wheel (32 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Spare wheel condition (52 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.046% fail on Joints
- 0.023% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.023% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.023% fail on Bumpers
- 0.023% fail on Towbar
  - 0.023% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.023% fail on Doors
  - 0.023% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.023% fail on Door condition
0.023% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.023% fail on Anchorages

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.