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BL61 HHV

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,425 mi
Last recorded154,425 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 HHV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 154,425 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 145,878 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,616 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 137,584 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 137,565 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 130,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 123,060 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,618 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,340 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 72,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BL61 HHV is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL61 HHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL61 HHV registered?

BL61 HHV is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is BL61 HHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 HHV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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