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DN62 BVO

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,046 mi
Last recorded145,046 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 BVO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 145,046 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front dip beams = dull output

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front fog light not working (2012)

Nearside Front tyre chafing inner wing / suspension arm

Offside Front steering rack boot clip loose

spare tyre deflated

Pass 28 Mar 2025 130,899 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front not fitted to sidewall instructions asymmetric

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 118,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 110,654 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 110,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 103,108 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 98,913 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 98,892 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres, tread lifting/stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,835 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,441 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,539 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 62,539 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,549 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 52,549 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,992 miles

4x4 vehicle

covers fitted under vihicle

emissions to clean to be measured

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,971 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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DN62 BVO is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black 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 DN62 BVO, 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 DN62 BVO registered?

DN62 BVO is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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