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AJ62 KKZ

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,248 mi
Last recorded125,248 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 KKZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 125,248 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (limited inspection under trays fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2026 125,145 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (limited inspection under trays fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2025 112,009 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 112,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2024 104,444 miles

Nearside Front drl not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 104,436 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 92,103 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 92,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,663 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (nearside and offside) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop-link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 82,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (nearside and offside) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop-link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3 mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,309 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 73,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2021 70,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 50,596 miles

rear pads worn low

Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,550 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,719 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,149 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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AJ62 KKZ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AJ62 KKZ, 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 KKZ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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