2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT pass rate and common faults

1,119 MOT tests in 2024. 51.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.0%
Failed or needed repairs49.0%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,119 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.0%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    70 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.0%
  2. Suspension27.6%
  3. Brakes23.3%
  4. Steering12.0%
  5. Body & chassis11.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Tyres5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe?

In 2024, 51.0% of 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,119 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe?

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

Is the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).