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DT05 DNT

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,450 mi
Last recorded117,450 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT05 DNT
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 117,450 miles

Dampness around under tray

N/S/F Inner cv boot perishing

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 109,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,921 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

some travel in handbrake

Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,036 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,036 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,344 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 78,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,510 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,364 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,237 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 53,222 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,185 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,820 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 29,425 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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DT05 DNT 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 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 DT05 DNT, 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 DT05 DNT registered?

DT05 DNT is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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