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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Hyundai Santafe. Check any Santafe by registration number below.

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68.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-19.7%

vs Hyundai Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Hyundai Santafe — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai Santafe has an average MOT pass rate of 68.0%, which is 19.7 percentage points below the Hyundai brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Santafe on the road.

Before buying a used Hyundai Santafe, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Hyundai Santafe performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 25 vehicles

68.0%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

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Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Hyundai Santafe

Hyundai Santafe — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai Santafe MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Santafe?
The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Santafe is 68.0% compared to the Hyundai average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Hyundai Santafe?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Hyundai Santafe reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 68.0%, the Hyundai Santafe is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Hyundai Santafe?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Hyundai Santafe?
Typical mileage for the Hyundai Santafe: 105,127 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Santafe to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Hyundai Santafe's MOT History

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