2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT pass rate and common faults

533 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 533 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has negligible damping effect1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.6%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.6%
  2. Lights & electrics2.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Brakes1.9%
  5. Suspension1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe cars passed their MOT first time, across 533 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).