2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT pass rate and common faults

4,297 MOT tests in 2024. 79.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time79.8%
Failed or needed repairs20.2%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,297 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    198 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    131 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    89 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.0%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  10. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.9%
  2. Lights & electrics6.5%
  3. Tyres6.4%
  4. Suspension5.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Steering1.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  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 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?

In 2024, 79.8% of 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,297 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).