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DF61 KUT

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,634 mi
Last recorded133,634 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 KUT
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 133,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bolt in tyre

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 133,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bolt in tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 122,530 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Number plate damaged

Oil leak

Propshaft rear rubber coupling mount deteriorating

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 114,982 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread yellow backing heavily faded and signs of water damaged (recommend replacement) (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2024 114,795 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread yellow backing heavily faded and signs of water damaged (recommend replacement) (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,972 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,420 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 88,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 69,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,120 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 52,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DF61 KUT is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF61 KUT, 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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DF61 KUT is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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