Santana PS10 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Santana PS10 reliable? We analysed 1,420 real MOT tests across 119 vehicles to find out.
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The Santana PS10 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Santana PS10.
Santana PS10 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Santana PS10. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Santana PS10 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Santana PS10 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Santana PS10 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Santana PS10 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Santana PS10 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Santana PS10 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Santana PS10 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Santana PS10 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 445 | 69.4% | 24,767 | 39,151 | 55,754 |
| 2006 | 455 | 67.5% | 25,474 | 44,536 | 70,066 |
| 2005 | 252 | 65.5% | 35,913 | 55,502 | 82,284 |
| 2004 | 255 | 68.2% | 48,112 | 69,578 | 107,091 |
How Long Does a Santana PS10 Last?
Based on 119 Santana PS10 vehicles on UK roads.
Santana PS10 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Santana PS10 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 PS10
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
69.4% MOT pass rate from 445 tests
65.5% MOT pass rate from 252 tests
The best year to buy a used Santana PS10 is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 69.4% across 445 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Santana PS10 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santana PS10 THIS CAR | 67.8% | 1,420 | 47,812 mi | 22 yrs |
| Santana PS-10 | 71.1% | 1,849 | 44,615 mi | 22 yrs |
| Yamaha RS100 | 78.4% | 686 | 16,268 mi | 49 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V | 76.9% | 762 | 99,720 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A | 92.1% | 1,246 | 48,580 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Santana PS-10 (71.1% pass rate) and the Yamaha RS100 (78.4% pass rate), the Santana PS10 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Santana PS10Should you buy a used Santana PS10?
The Santana PS10 has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.8% across 1,420 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Santana PS10 are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (63 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (59), and stop lamp not working (39). 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 PS10 owner drives around 3,573 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 PS10 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.