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BT62 EKC

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,003 mi
Last recorded131,003 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 EKC
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 131,003 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,809 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 123,241 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 123,241 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,434 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 103,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,231 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 81,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on edges ( 3.5m on edge ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 81,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working N/s/f mirror indicator is not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on edges ( 3.5m on edge ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,080 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 71,062 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,612 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s [ centre row] ()

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Fail 11 Aug 2017 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Hankook Ventus 235/60/18 103H (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s [ centre row] ()

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15" Bosch S/Plus fitted (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 235/60/18 103h (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/s & N/s front tyres show pronounced wear to inner & outer tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s & n/s rear tyres show wear to inner tread

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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BT62 EKC is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BT62 EKC, 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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BT62 EKC is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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