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A47 RDG

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,939 mi
Last recorded136,939 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA47 RDG
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 136,939 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 127,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 127,447 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 127,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 114,472 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 114,472 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 102,946 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 90,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 85,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,546 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 76,546 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 67,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A47 RDG is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A47 RDG, 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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A47 RDG is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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