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BT61 UAS

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,548 mi
Last recorded120,548 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 UAS
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 120,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 88,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,184 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,753 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 72,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,325 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 66,323 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 62,782 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 62,782 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 54,216 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,662 miles

front discs and pads look to be getting worn

Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,978 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 24,885 miles

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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BT61 UAS is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT61 UAS, 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 BT61 UAS registered?

BT61 UAS is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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