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DU12 AOL

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 AOL
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 124,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 119,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 119,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 115,854 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))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 110,982 miles

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

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

Rear Rear subframe corroded but not weakened

Fail 22 Oct 2022 110,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,602 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake effort low during time of test

Parking brake lever has minor excess travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 105,602 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake effort low during time of test

Parking brake lever has minor excess travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 95,157 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,034 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

screen damage,o/s wiper smearing

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 27 Jun 2019 81,965 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

screen damage,o/s wiper smearing

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,450 miles

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

o/s/f wishbone bush bonding seperating

screenwash poor,wipers smearing,screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 21 Apr 2018 64,184 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

o/s/f wishbone bush bonding seperating

o/sr brake pads ON limit,fronts worn/low

screenwash poor,wipers smearing,screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,099 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two rear ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pads wearing low

engine cover obscuring some componentss

front no plate cracked

handbrake travel

Fail 13 Apr 2017 51,099 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two rear ()

brake pads wearing low

engine cover obscuring some componentss

front no plate cracked

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Apr 2016 41,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,410 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 32,410 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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DU12 AOL is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU12 AOL, 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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DU12 AOL is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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