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R3 FAD

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,564 mi
Last recorded62,564 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe48,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 FAD
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 62,564 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 113,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and edge wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 113,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heatshield loose.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and edge wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 57,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 99,333 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 46,958 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,313 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 86,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 37,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 31,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,583 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 18,811 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 16,940 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2019 46,036 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,127 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 35,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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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R3 FAD is a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 48,166 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 R3 FAD, 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 9 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R3 FAD registered?

R3 FAD is a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 8 August 2017.

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