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EA12 CVJ

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,668 mi
Last recorded82,668 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 CVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 82,668 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 82,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 77,933 miles

steering lock sensor flashing on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2024 77,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT worn smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

steering lock sensor flashing on dash

Pass 15 Aug 2023 72,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 69,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight jagged edge to o/s front body, bumper insecure

unable to fully inspect all rear seat belts due to folded down seats

Fail 12 Sep 2022 69,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight jagged edge to o/s front body, bumper insecure

unable to fully inspect all rear seat belts due to folded down seats

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear shockers protective covers deteriorated

far rear seatbelts not tested, due to folded down seats

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight jagged edge to o/s front bumper

Fail 3 Sep 2020 61,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight jagged edge to o/s front bumper

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,100 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2019 59,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 18 also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre bald and perished inner edge

Nearside intermitant fault side repeater

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2018 54,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald and perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 18 also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre bald and perished inner edge

Nearside intermitant fault side repeater

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,305 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

slight fault on n/s side repeater

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,057 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 CVJ is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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