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Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto reliable? We analysed 1,168 real MOT tests across 782 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,168 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.0%
Typical Mileage
29,398mi
Annual Mileage
8,744mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 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 Ultimate HEV Auto.

Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto Number Plates

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

Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92.2%
2023
91.6%
2022
92.7%
2021

Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5

Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,306 mi/yr
Typical
8,744 mi/yr
Average
9,167 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,481 mi/yr

Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 166 92.2% 18,444 25,951 33,597
2022 535 91.6% 21,240 27,951 36,314
2021 438 92.7% 23,484 33,270 42,989

How Long Does a Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto Last?

Based on 782 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
2.0 years

Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
29,398 mi
75th Percentile
39,298 mi
95th Percentile
59,506 mi
Max Recorded
117,980 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto

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

Best year
2021

92.7% MOT pass rate from 438 tests

Year to avoid
2022

91.6% MOT pass rate from 535 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.7% across 438 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.6% — 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 Ultimate HEV 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 Ultimate HEV Auto THIS CAR 92.0% 1,168 29,398 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
Volkswagen Golf Sport TDI 76% 736 140,854 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.0% across 1,168 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 Ultimate HEV 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 Ultimate HEV Auto owner drives around 8,744 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 Ultimate HEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto reliable?
Based on 1,168 MOT tests, the Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto has a 92.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto do per year?
The typical Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto does around 8,744 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 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 Ultimate HEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto is 2021 with a 92.7% pass rate across 438 tests.