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EA12 BVJ

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,618 mi
Last recorded114,618 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 BVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 114,618 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft missing.

Fail 8 Sep 2025 114,616 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))

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

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

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

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

Propshaft missing.

Pass 10 Mar 2025 106,383 miles

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

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

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

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

propshaft missing

Fail 10 Feb 2025 106,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

prop shaft missing

Pass 30 Jan 2024 92,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 92,914 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 81,734 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 81,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,143 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 74,143 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,904 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 67,904 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))

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

Rear 6-7 seats down at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 61,544 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure only locking on one latch when upright (right side seat locking latch not functioning ) (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,970 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 40,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat/s fitted limiting adult belt checks

Fail 20 Oct 2016 40,775 miles

Offside Side repeater not working led mirror head strip (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat/s fitted limiting adult belt checks

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,480 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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EA12 BVJ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EA12 BVJ, 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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EA12 BVJ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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