HYUNDAI SANTA FE MOT Pass Rate
73.1% of 12,266 HYUNDAI SANTA FE MOT tests pass.
The SANTA FE passes 73.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all HYUNDAI models (78.7%).
The HYUNDAI SANTA FE passes 73.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HYUNDAI SANTA FE tested at 3–6 years pass 91.8% of the time, compared with just 60.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (5) | 5 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 91.8% | 1,025 | 42,777 miles |
| 6–10 years | 82.9% | 4,397 | 70,667 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.6% | 4,874 | 108,763 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.1% | 1,965 | 119,579 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI SANTA FE
The most common reason the HYUNDAI SANTA FE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 57.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 57.8% | not working |
| Suspension | 42.6% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 39.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 22.2% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.9% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 12.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 10.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 77.7% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I20 — 77.4% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 84.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I30 — 70.7% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 70.9% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IONIQ — 91.3% pass rate