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RU55 SHA

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,858 mi
Last recorded134,858 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 SHA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 134,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2024 124,163 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 117,217 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 117,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 105,349 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 105,349 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 91,992 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,294 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 75,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,188 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,305 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,542 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,661 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on the inner edge and cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2017 45,661 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on the inner edge and cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,575 miles

third row seats stored away at time of test, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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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RU55 SHA is a 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RU55 SHA, 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 0 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RU55 SHA is a 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 22 May 2026.

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