2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT pass rate and common faults

617 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 617 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.8%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    36 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    22 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.5%
  2. Brakes26.4%
  3. Suspension24.6%
  4. Steering9.9%
  5. Body & chassis7.5%
  6. Tyres7.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.7%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe?

In 2024, 55.8% of 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe cars passed their MOT first time, across 617 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).