2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT pass rate and common faults

2,654 MOT tests in 2024. 81.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.7%
Failed or needed repairs18.3%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,654 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    130 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    87 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    65 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.9%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.4%
  2. Lights & electrics6.6%
  3. Tyres6.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Suspension2.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?

In 2024, 81.7% of 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,654 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).