Santana PS-10 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Santana PS-10 reliable? We analysed 1,849 real MOT tests across 123 vehicles to find out.
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The Santana PS-10 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, headlamp aim too low and shock absorber has an excessively worn bush. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Santana PS-10.
Santana PS-10 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Santana PS-10. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Santana PS-10 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Santana PS-10 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Santana PS-10 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Santana PS-10 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Santana PS-10 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Santana PS-10 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Santana PS-10 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Santana PS-10 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 816 | 69.7% | 22,624 | 40,801 | 60,098 |
| 2006 | 448 | 73.2% | 22,848 | 36,322 | 58,408 |
| 2005 | 372 | 70.7% | 36,574 | 54,077 | 72,774 |
| 2004 | 160 | 73.8% | 23,662 | 51,984 | 79,754 |
How Long Does a Santana PS-10 Last?
Based on 123 Santana PS-10 vehicles on UK roads.
Santana PS-10 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Santana PS-10 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Santana PS-10
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
73.8% MOT pass rate from 160 tests
69.7% MOT pass rate from 816 tests
The best year to buy a used Santana PS-10 is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.8% across 160 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Santana PS-10 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santana PS-10 THIS CAR | 71.1% | 1,849 | 44,615 mi | 22 yrs |
| Santana PS10 | 67.8% | 1,420 | 47,812 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executve D A | 90.2% | 849 | 33,232 mi | — yrs |
| Kia Xceed 2 | 87.6% | 1,129 | 29,037 mi | — yrs |
| Lada Niva | 64.2% | 2,766 | 45,755 mi | 39 yrs |
Compared to the Santana PS10 (67.8% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executve D A (90.2% pass rate), the Santana PS-10 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Santana PS-10Should you buy a used Santana PS-10?
The Santana PS-10 has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.1% across 1,849 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Santana PS-10 are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (51 recorded failures), headlamp aim too low (42), and shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (41). 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 Santana PS-10 owner drives around 3,033 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.
In terms of longevity, most Santana PS-10 models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.