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EA12 BWH

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,242 mi
Last recorded121,242 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 BWH
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 121,242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,823 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 118,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,885 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 108,883 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 99,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 99,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp: dipped beam, light output dim

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 80,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,228 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,959 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on edges and sidewall is damaged but not to cords.

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 BWH is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BWH, 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 BWH is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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