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Hyundai Santa Fe Td Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Td reliable? We analysed 477 real MOT tests across 199 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 477 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
70.9%
Typical Mileage
139,079mi
Annual Mileage
6,260mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Santa Fe Td is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Santa Fe Td.

Hyundai Santa Fe Td Number Plates

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

Hyundai Santa Fe Td Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Registration plate lamp not working 2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped 1
registration plate deteriorated 1
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 1
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1

Hyundai Santa Fe Td Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,811 mi/yr
Typical
6,260 mi/yr
Average
7,241 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,095 mi/yr

Hyundai Santa Fe Td Mileage Distribution

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

Median
139,079 mi
75th Percentile
163,054 mi
95th Percentile
194,105 mi
Max Recorded
239,613 mi

How Does the Hyundai Santa Fe Td 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 Td THIS CAR 70.9% 477 139,079 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
Dodge Dart 80.5% 625 39,017 mi 13 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Td?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Td has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.9% across 477 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Hyundai Santa Fe Td are brake pipe excessively corroded (4 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3). 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 Td owner drives around 6,260 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 Td — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Td reliable?
Based on 477 MOT tests, the Hyundai Santa Fe Td has a 70.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Santa Fe Td?
The most common MOT failures are brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Hyundai Santa Fe Td do per year?
The typical Hyundai Santa Fe Td does around 6,260 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Santa Fe Td last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Santa Fe Td?
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.