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A44 RFA

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,764 mi
Last recorded69,764 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe49,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA44 RFA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,764 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 65,169 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 65,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 60,571 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 52,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 49,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,083 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 32,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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A44 RFA is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,416 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 A44 RFA, 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 10 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A44 RFA registered?

A44 RFA is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is A44 RFA safe to buy?

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