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EF15 NVU

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,841 mi
Last recorded88,841 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe54,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF15 NVU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 88,841 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2025 80,622 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear differential transfer box slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2024 73,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 73,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low/cracking/cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 67,656 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 67,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,421 miles

Central Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mot standard only (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 32,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mot standard only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,319 miles

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

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

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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EF15 NVU is a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 54,753 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 EF15 NVU, 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 11 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EF15 NVU is a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 28 May 2015.

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