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A16 MDB

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,415 mi
Last recorded108,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe69,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MDB
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 108,415 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 104,933 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 97,543 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 97,543 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,083 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 92,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,362 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,923 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 52,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,088 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 30,026 miles

All tyres are starting to perish and crack

Under tray fitted blocking the view of some test items

Fail 1 Feb 2017 30,026 miles

All tyres are starting to perish and crack

Under tray fitted blocking the view of some test items

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Both front and rear (6.3.4c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,920 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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A16 MDB is a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 69,473 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 MDB, 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 13 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 MDB registered?

A16 MDB is a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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