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AV18 HWB

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe41,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 HWB
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 78,315 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 78,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 67,528 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 56,122 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 56,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 46,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear shock absorber boot split

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,124 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Jan 2022 36,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 27,615 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 27,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AV18 HWB is a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 41,519 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 AV18 HWB, 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 8 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV18 HWB registered?

AV18 HWB is a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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