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AK12 KNW

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,296 mi
Last recorded143,296 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KNW
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 143,296 miles

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

front exhaust slight leak

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

rear suspension coil springs and rear suspension arms starting to rust

Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,735 miles

both rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs and rear suspension upper arms starting to rust

spare tyre pressure slightly low

Pass 29 Sep 2023 138,033 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs and rear suspension top arms starting to rust

Fail 28 Sep 2023 138,023 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs and rear suspension top arms starting to rust

Pass 5 Sep 2022 134,230 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front brake pads worn low

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Oct 2021 126,903 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 126,903 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 116,909 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint showing signs of movement

Offside Front Lower Ball joint showing signs of movements

Pass 31 Mar 2018 92,138 miles

Both front shocks starting to mist oil

Both front tyres getting low

Both rear tyres on the legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,181 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 83,181 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,983 miles

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

Front number plate broken but still easily readable

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,983 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate broken but still easily readable

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,537 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

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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AK12 KNW is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK12 KNW, 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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AK12 KNW is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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