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AV62 VMF

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,391 mi
Last recorded111,391 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 111,391 miles

N/S Handbrake just met requirements

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))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering coluum upper mechanism requires further investigation unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Dec 2024 106,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 98,871 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Fail 19 Dec 2023 98,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,717 miles

Offside Front fog lamp nw

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 89,717 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp nw

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 77,465 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,343 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 67,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 56,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 44,154 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 37,137 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,386 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 21,906 miles

Nearside Front worn off on edges

Offside Front wearing off on inner edge

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 VMF is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in White 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 VMF, 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 VMF is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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