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DL12 MVV

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,678 mi
Last recorded113,678 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 MVV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 113,678 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 109,318 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear seat and belt not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,594 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost ()

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

Nearside Standard fitment seat belt missing rearmost ()

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 104,688 miles

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

Seat belt slightly damaged Nearside rearmost (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,525 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,528 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air freshener removed from interior mirror) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 91,524 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 Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air freshener removed from interior mirror) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (central of tread) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,626 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency(17%) just met minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Seat belt slightly damaged nearside rear most (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Dec 2019 84,626 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake efficiency(17%) just met minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Seat belt slightly damaged nearside rear most (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,960 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency(19%) close to minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside rearmost (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 63,904 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened rear most seat belt advise replacment (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,775 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,541 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 40,541 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DL12 MVV is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL12 MVV, 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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DL12 MVV is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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