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AO12 ADZ

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,557 mi
Last recorded91,557 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ADZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 91,557 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,005 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,974 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test centre rear view mirror and offside front screen ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023 67,974 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test centre rear view mirror and offside front screen ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,677 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,195 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 55,195 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,761 miles

emissions tested no reading

Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,072 miles

little reserve travel hand brake

Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 9,231 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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AO12 ADZ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AO12 ADZ, 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 AO12 ADZ registered?

AO12 ADZ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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