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Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI reliable? We analysed 576 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 576 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.7%
Typical Mileage
108,547mi
Annual Mileage
9,506mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Santa Fe Style 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 Style CRDI.

Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI Number Plates

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

Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,216 mi/yr
Typical
9,506 mi/yr
Average
9,963 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,864 mi/yr

Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
108,547 mi
75th Percentile
134,749 mi
95th Percentile
172,269 mi
Max Recorded
314,250 mi

How Does the Hyundai Santa Fe Style 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 Style CRDI THIS CAR 79.7% 576 108,547 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
Freight Rover Sherpa 71.6% 707 73,432 mi 44 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.7% across 576 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI owner drives around 9,506 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 Style CRDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI reliable?
Based on 576 MOT tests, the Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI has a 79.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI do per year?
The typical Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI does around 9,506 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Santa Fe Style CRDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Santa Fe Style 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.