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Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd reliable? We analysed 1,183 real MOT tests across 325 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,183 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.8%
Typical Mileage
134,490mi
Annual Mileage
6,883mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, registration plate lamp not working and headlamp aim too low. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd.

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Number plates registered to a Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Registration plate lamp not working 2
Headlamp aim too low 2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1
Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged 1
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 1
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view 1
parking brake recording little or no effort 1

Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,446 mi/yr
Typical
6,883 mi/yr
Average
7,627 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,719 mi/yr

Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
134,490 mi
75th Percentile
160,478 mi
95th Percentile
201,015 mi
Max Recorded
1,587,216 mi

How Does the Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd THIS CAR 72.8% 1,183 134,490 mi — yrs
Hyundai I10 80.4% 2,829,935 35,978 mi 18 yrs
Hyundai I20 80.2% 1,488,641 45,118 mi 17 yrs
Hyundai I30 76.5% 1,479,391 57,858 mi 19 yrs
Niesmann + Bischoff Arto 88.3% 762 17,398 mi 12 yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.8% across 1,183 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (2), and headlamp aim too low (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd owner drives around 6,883 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd reliable?
Based on 1,183 MOT tests, the Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd has a 72.8% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd?
The most common MOT failures are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, registration plate lamp not working, and headlamp aim too low. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd do per year?
The typical Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd does around 6,883 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.