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BG63 MFZ

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,794 mi
Last recorded117,794 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe69,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 MFZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 117,794 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front drl not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 117,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front drl not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,561 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

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

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

Offside Front running light not working

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 104,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

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

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

Offside Front running light not working

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Oct 2023 93,453 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,146 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 86,138 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,037 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,972 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front daytime running light in op

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder, worn outer shoulder, trad blocks and outer side wall peryished and worn close too wear bars

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,138 miles

Engine oil at minimum level

Nearside front daytime running lamp not working

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn close to cords

Fail 22 Oct 2020 73,077 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil at minimum level

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

Nearside front daytime running lamp not working

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn close to cords

Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,399 miles

Engine oil level at minimum

Nearside front daytime running lamp not working

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

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,469 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2018 52,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

nail in near side rear tyre

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2017 40,763 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 29,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BG63 MFZ is a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 69,473 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 BG63 MFZ, 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 13 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG63 MFZ is a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 10 December 2013.

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