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205 BTJ

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,879 mi
Last recorded45,879 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration205 BTJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 45,879 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 45,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 42,916 miles

Rear sub-frame and components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 42,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60r18 103v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge un-even wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear sub-frame and components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,241 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 40,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,134 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,560 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,578 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 28,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 19,913 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 19,913 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 16,301 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 11,375 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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205 BTJ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 73,665 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 205 BTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 205 BTJ registered?

205 BTJ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is 205 BTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 205 BTJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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