HYUNDAI SANTA FE MOT pass rate
74.8% of 52,454 HYUNDAI SANTA FE MOT tests pass.
At 74.8%, The SANTA FE passes slightly less often than the average across all HYUNDAI models (79.7%).
At 74.8%, The HYUNDAI SANTA FE passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HYUNDAI SANTA FE tested at 0–3 years pass 93.8% of the time, compared with just 61.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.8% | 1,782 | 28,029 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.4% | 5,715 | 43,432 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.4% | 18,720 | 69,028 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.1% | 18,365 | 107,679 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.4% | 7,872 | 119,986 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 55.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 40.7% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 39.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 22.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 12.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 79.2% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 86.8% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I20 — 79.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I30 — 72.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IONIQ — 91.1% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 71.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HYUNDAI SANTA FE?
- 74.8% of HYUNDAI SANTA FE MOT tests pass, based on 52,454 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HYUNDAI SANTA FE?
- The most common reason the HYUNDAI SANTA FE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HYUNDAI SANTA FE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HYUNDAI service history guide for how to check and keep one.