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AV62 HYU

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,274 mi
Last recorded87,274 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 HYU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 87,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 85,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 85,302 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,484 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,335 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 80,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,406 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,287 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 62,828 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,687 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,407 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,996 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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AV62 HYU is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV62 HYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV62 HYU?

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What year was AV62 HYU registered?

AV62 HYU is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AV62 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 HYU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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