Hyundai Santa Fe MOT Results

Registered in 2017
85.3% pass rate
from 2,706 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Santa Fe is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Washers (55% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.037% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.037% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes (91% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.37% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.59% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.037% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Electronic parking brake (34 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.037% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp (82% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.037% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.037% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.00% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.52% fail on Suspension
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Springs
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.074% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.037% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.037% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.30% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.074% fail on Joints
        • 0.037% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.074% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component
    • 0.037% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.037% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Seats
      • 0.037% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
  • 0.26% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.074% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.037% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.074% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.074% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.037% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.037% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.037% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.037% fail on Condition
  • 0.18% fail on Steering
    • 0.074% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.074% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.074% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.037% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.037% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.037% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.037% fail on Universal joint
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  • 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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