Hyundai Santa Fe MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

10.4%
MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles
Based on 4,754 MOT tests
17.6pp below the UK average (28%)

Hyundai Santa Fe shows good reliability at this age, with a 10.4% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Hyundai Santa Fe are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 1.7%
Visibility 1.7%
Tyres 1.5%
Suspension 1.2%
Brakes 0.9%
Steering 0.1%
Body & Chassis 0.0%

How Does This Compare?

Hyundai Santa Fe MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 10.4% 4,754 Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years 13.6% 27,031 Tyres
6-10 years 27.0% 63,002 Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years 44.7% 44,020 Lamps & Electrics
15+ years 48.7% 17,503 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

Yes. Based on 4,754 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles have a 10.4% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Hyundai Santa Fe?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Lamps & Electrics — 1.7% failure risk
  • Visibility — 1.7% failure risk
  • Tyres — 1.5% failure risk

How can I prepare my Hyundai Santa Fe for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Hyundai Santa Fe, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Hyundai Santa Fe Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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