Hyundai Santa Fe MOT Results

Registered in 2018

86.5% pass rate

from 2,024 tests in 2021

(22% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Santa Fe is unusually good or bad.

4.1% fail on Visibility
- 3.7% fail on Wipers (55% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Washers
- 0.099% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.099% fail on Windscreen
3.1% fail on Brakes (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 2.7% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.20% fail on Brake discs
- 0.59% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.099% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (19 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.15% fail on Rbt
      - 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.049% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.25% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Electronic parking brake (15 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.049% fail on Brake fluid
3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.89% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.89% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.79% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.099% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.54% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.40% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.099% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.049% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Trailer electrical socket (29 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.049% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.049% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.049% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
2.7% fail on Tyres
- 1.9% fail on Condition
- 0.89% fail on Tread depth
0.74% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.69% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.64% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
  - 0.049% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.049% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.099% fail on Fluid leaks (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.049% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
0.69% fail on Suspension
- 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.049% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.049% fail on Springs
  - 0.049% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.049% fail on Coil spring
0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Registration plates (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.25% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.20% fail on Condition
  - 0.049% fail on Requirements
- 0.049% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.20% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.099% fail on Transmission
  - 0.099% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.099% fail on Joints
- 0.049% fail on Bumpers
- 0.049% fail on Undertray
0.20% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 0.049% fail on Condition
0.099% fail on Steering
- 0.099% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.099% fail on Track rod end

Read the Honest John Review

Hyundai Santa Fe (2018 on)
Versatile seven-seat SUV with plenty of space. Very well-equipped as standard. Available as a diesel, hybrid or plug-in hybrid.
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.