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BJ62 TCX

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,179 mi
Last recorded133,179 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 TCX
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 133,179 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play felt at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 127,175 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside drl inop

Fail 27 Jan 2025 127,173 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside drl inop

Fail 15 Jan 2025 127,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near and offside, front to rear , at front union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front daytime running lamp is inoperable

Pass 29 Dec 2023 119,050 miles

steering wheel 'UJ' notching on turn

Fail 29 Dec 2023 119,049 miles

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

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

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

steering wheel 'UJ' notching on turn

Pass 4 Jan 2023 113,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brakes has slight bind

Pass 5 Jan 2022 107,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 107,248 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split in boot but still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,202 miles

BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SPONGEY

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 100,154 miles

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

BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SPONGEY

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 , EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge plus perishing ( 235 60 18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 94,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge plus perishing ( 235 60 18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,748 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,729 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,570 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 39,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (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
Full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report

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BJ62 TCX is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ62 TCX, 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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BJ62 TCX is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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