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AK12 WYS

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,599 mi
Last recorded91,599 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WYS
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 91,599 miles

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

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2024 83,204 miles

Central Lower propshaft bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

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))

underbody covered in thick black substance

Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the metal pipe attached to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the metal pipe attached to the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top suspension arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,121 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in the outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r greased up (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,965 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 53,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 45,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 34,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 13mm on n/s (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,441 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WYS is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYS, 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 WYS is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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