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BF62 EXR

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,430 mi
Last recorded130,430 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 EXR
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 130,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2025 130,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 125,965 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 125,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 121,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 116,969 miles

Both inner gaiters perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 110,931 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 110,931 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,496 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 88,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,487 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 79,487 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure refit (8.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault check tyre pressures & reset (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,410 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjust (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjust (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BF62 EXR is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BF62 EXR, 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 BF62 EXR registered?

BF62 EXR is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BF62 EXR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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