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AK62 YWR

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,763 mi
Last recorded95,763 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YWR
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 95,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,980 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,099 miles

offside daylight does not work

Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damaged filled with grease prevents dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 77,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damaged filled with grease prevents dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 70,291 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 70,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,771 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 63,770 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s front o/s & n/s rear ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,406 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 33,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 25,353 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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AK62 YWR is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK62 YWR, 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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What year was AK62 YWR registered?

AK62 YWR is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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