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EA12 BVK

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,807 mi
Last recorded134,807 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 134,807 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 134,792 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 133,021 miles

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

full underseal under the vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2025 133,021 miles

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

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

full underseal under the vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2024 127,034 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 116,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 111,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 103,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 94,270 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 94,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 84,772 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

parking brake efforts low 16%, new brakes fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 76,808 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 64,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,394 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 43,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres worn inner edge

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 BVK is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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