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DV12 LMM

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,397 mi
Last recorded97,397 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LMM
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 97,397 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 23 Mar 2024 92,203 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 80,666 miles

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,692 miles

Engine cover and under body cover fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 17 Mar 2021 65,516 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,254 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,469 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 54,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,219 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,037 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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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DV12 LMM is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV12 LMM, 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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DV12 LMM is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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