2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT pass rate and common faults

695 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 695 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.9%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.9%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    27 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    40 marked dangerous
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.5%
  2. Suspension27.6%
  3. Body & chassis22.3%
  4. Brakes21.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  6. Steering7.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  8. Tyres6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.4%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe cars passed their MOT first time, across 695 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).