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PL15 BWJ

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,227 mi
Last recorded167,227 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe54,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 BWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 167,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower door moulding missing

Fail 21 Jul 2025 167,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower door moulding missing

Pass 5 Jul 2024 157,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 146,443 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Nearside Front headlamp fixings damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2023 146,423 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front spring fouling damaged inner wing

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2021 135,342 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 135,342 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 133,717 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 133,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,266 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 130,266 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 108,497 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,805 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 79,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,010 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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PL15 BWJ is a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PL15 BWJ, 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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PL15 BWJ is a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 9 July 2015.

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