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Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 872 real MOT tests across 345 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 872 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.3%
Typical Mileage
31,848mi
Annual Mileage
18,485mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV 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 PHEV Auto.

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto Number Plates

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

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92.5%
2024
95.8%
2023
89.8%
2022
94.6%
2021

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
9,445 mi/yr
Typical
18,485 mi/yr
Average
20,854 mi/yr
Heavy usage
30,117 mi/yr

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV 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 PHEV Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2024 67 92.5% 9,473 19,855 25,366
2023 355 95.8% 20,406 29,560 45,733
2022 176 89.8% 26,216 34,218 49,128
2021 221 94.6% 27,488 36,308 51,270

How Long Does a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto Last?

Based on 345 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
31,848 mi
75th Percentile
47,032 mi
95th Percentile
75,386 mi
Max Recorded
157,071 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto

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

Best year
2023

95.8% MOT pass rate from 355 tests

Year to avoid
2022

89.8% MOT pass rate from 176 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.8% across 355 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.8% — 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 PHEV 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 PHEV Auto THIS CAR 94.3% 872 31,848 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
Nissan Micra N-connecta Ig-t 84.8% 394 36,490 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.3% across 872 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 PHEV 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 PHEV Auto owner drives around 18,485 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 PHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 872 MOT tests, the Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto has a 94.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto do per year?
The typical Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto does around 18,485 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV 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 PHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Premium PHEV Auto is 2023 with a 95.8% pass rate across 355 tests.