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BC16 EFR

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,758 mi
Last recorded74,758 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe49,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 EFR
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 74,758 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 74,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2024 62,580 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 62,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 52,918 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 39,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 29,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both child seats not secure ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 23,412 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,225 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 16,225 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 14,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread edge

Fail 21 May 2019 14,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BC16 EFR is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC16 EFR, 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 10 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC16 EFR registered?

BC16 EFR is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 23 July 2016.

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