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AV62 MVS

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,340 mi
Last recorded100,340 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 100,340 miles

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,899 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 92,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 88,958 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge + cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 78,280 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge + cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,690 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,730 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 60,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 49,764 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,711 miles

Rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,230 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 24,302 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 MVS 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 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 AV62 MVS, 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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AV62 MVS is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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