2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT pass rate and common faults

916 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 916 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has negligible damping effect1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    18 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.6%
  2. Suspension2.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  4. Lights & electrics2.1%
  5. Brakes0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.8%

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 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe cars passed their MOT first time, across 916 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; shock absorbers: has negligible damping effect. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).