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AJ62 BNV

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,417 mi
Last recorded151,417 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BNV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 151,417 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 May 2026 151,412 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2025 131,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 128,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - 235/60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 120,954 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,335 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 117,335 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 107,692 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,162 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 98,152 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,434 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 90,433 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,071 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,795 miles

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 15 Nov 2017 58,795 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)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,088 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 32,172 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres are worn on inner edges

under trays fitted so that not all components could be fully inspected

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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AJ62 BNV 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 70.6%.

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 AJ62 BNV, 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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AJ62 BNV is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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