2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT pass rate and common faults

1,140 MOT tests in 2024. 84.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.0%
Failed or needed repairs16.0%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,140 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    40 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has negligible damping effect2.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    23 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  3. Brakes3.5%
  4. Lights & electrics3.1%
  5. Suspension3.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?

In 2024, 84.0% of 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,140 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).