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AV62 UMJ

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,201 mi
Last recorded130,201 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 UMJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 130,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 124,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 124,862 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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 119,085 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged and slightly damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 113,794 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column: slight play in the system

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2021 110,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides slight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake noisey when operated

Pass 30 Dec 2020 105,148 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 105,082 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,982 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 85,802 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 22 Dec 2018 85,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,777 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear both tyres wearing on inner

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,072 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 57,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,352 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 UMJ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in White 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 UMJ, 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 UMJ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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