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AV62 UEA

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Orange Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 UEA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 98,748 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 98,748 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 94,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,355 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,078 miles

EPS (Electric Power Steering) slightly notchy in certain positions of the steering wheel movement

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 85,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 childseats, 1 seat folded down ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,048 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,210 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 60,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,457 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 UEA is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Orange with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UEA, 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 AV62 UEA registered?

AV62 UEA is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is AV62 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 UEA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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