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Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI reliable? We analysed 483 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 483 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.6%
Typical Mileage
68,870mi
Annual Mileage
10,457mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI.

Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
7,823 mi/yr
Typical
10,457 mi/yr
Average
11,022 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,390 mi/yr

Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
68,870 mi
75th Percentile
87,959 mi
95th Percentile
117,770 mi
Max Recorded
151,537 mi

How Does the Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI 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 Prem SE B-drive CRDI THIS CAR 89.6% 483 68,870 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
Pgo Rodo Show 80.7% 611 9,486 mi 25 yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.6% across 483 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI owner drives around 10,457 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 Prem SE B-drive CRDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI reliable?
Based on 483 MOT tests, the Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI has a 89.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI do per year?
The typical Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI does around 10,457 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Santa Fe Prem SE B-drive CRDI?
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.