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EA12 DFL

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,737 mi
Last recorded49,737 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 DFL
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 49,737 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 49,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 47,896 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 46,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,753 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,903 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,506 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,017 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 DFL is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DFL, 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 EA12 DFL registered?

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

Is EA12 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 DFL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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