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BM04 ELL

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,867 mi
Last recorded137,867 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ELL
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 137,867 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 137,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 124,379 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 124,379 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 113,222 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 113,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 111,842 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 111,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 94,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

rough idle

Fail 14 Oct 2021 94,844 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rough idle

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 76,675 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside very low close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 76,675 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside very low close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,946 miles

washer deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,907 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

washer deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,631 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 29 Apr 2017 59,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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

Pass 7 May 2016 48,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 May 2016 48,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 May 2015 39,053 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/r mud flap and inner wheel arch insecure

spare wheel missing

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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BM04 ELL is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BM04 ELL, 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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BM04 ELL is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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