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EF12 UCT

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,165 mi
Last recorded147,165 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe73,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 UCT
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 147,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 139,959 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2025 139,959 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2024 129,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 123,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 123,997 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 110,969 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,884 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,756 miles

N/s rear fog lamp not working / damaged

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 77,751 miles

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

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

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

N/s rear fog lamp not working / damaged

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,521 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,529 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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EF12 UCT is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF12 UCT, 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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EF12 UCT is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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