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DIG 7966

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,535 mi
Last recorded104,535 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 7966
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 104,535 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 101,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 101,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 97,967 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,552 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension corroded.

Nearside Mirror casing damaged.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Mirror casing damaged.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components and vehicle chassis generally corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2022 94,035 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror casing damaged. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working Inn door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working In door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components and vehicle chassis generally corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,135 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 89,135 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 78,291 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 78,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,737 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,329 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,325 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn Leaking grease (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,860 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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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DIG 7966 is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DIG 7966, 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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DIG 7966 is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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