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DU62 MPZ

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,222 mi
Last recorded187,222 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 MPZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 187,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 178,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 167,400 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 150,065 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 122,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter damp

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

Fail 24 Aug 2020 122,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter damp

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 117,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,777 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 111,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18 xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2017 105,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 95,295 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 72,936 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edges

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Aug 2015 72,936 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edges

Rear wiper blade split

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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DU62 MPZ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU62 MPZ, 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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DU62 MPZ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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