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Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto reliable? We analysed 1,398 real MOT tests across 936 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,398 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.6%
Typical Mileage
30,117mi
Annual Mileage
9,484mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto 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 Premium HEV 2WD Auto.

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto Number Plates

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Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.6%
2023
88.5%
2022
94%
2021

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,037 mi/yr
Typical
9,484 mi/yr
Average
12,910 mi/yr
Heavy usage
15,331 mi/yr

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 258 94.6% 22,648 32,334 46,733
2022 916 88.5% 21,703 28,969 37,998
2021 184 94.0% 24,974 33,349 42,471

How Long Does a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto Last?

Based on 936 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.4 years
Median
2.0 years

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,117 mi
75th Percentile
39,978 mi
95th Percentile
66,250 mi
Max Recorded
152,778 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

94.6% MOT pass rate from 258 tests

Year to avoid
2022

88.5% MOT pass rate from 916 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.6% across 258 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto 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 Premium HEV 2WD Auto THIS CAR 90.6% 1,398 30,117 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
Renault Twingo Extreme 60 80.4% 744 73,440 mi — yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 1,398 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto owner drives around 9,484 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 Premium HEV 2WD Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto reliable?
Based on 1,398 MOT tests, the Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto has a 90.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto do per year?
The typical Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto does around 9,484 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV 2WD Auto is 2023 with a 94.6% pass rate across 258 tests.