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DY62 LAO

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,913 mi
Last recorded90,913 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 LAO
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 90,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 90,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 87,500 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 87,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,587 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,493 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 75,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 71,097 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 71,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,772 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 6 Jan 2020 67,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,303 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 61,299 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward of axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward of axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,640 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 47,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,177 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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DY62 LAO is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in White 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 DY62 LAO, 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 DY62 LAO registered?

DY62 LAO is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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