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BA55 JKL

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,386 mi
Last recorded115,386 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 JKL
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 115,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 110,161 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,776 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 98,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 98,691 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 92,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 86,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 84,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,761 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 75,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,484 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 73,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,761 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,246 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber is soft in damping.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BA55 JKL 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 86.7%.

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 BA55 JKL, 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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BA55 JKL is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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