2011 Hyundai Santa Fe · 11,891 MOT tests
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability
2011 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 45.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 Santa Fe years (11,891 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- 45.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 105,720
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,891
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 12.1% of tests fail here (144% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.1%
- Suspension17.9%
- Brakes13.8%
- Body, chassis and structure12.1%
- Tyres6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Steering1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.07%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 8.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.04%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 5.84%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Side repeater not working 3.54%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.12%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.67%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.98%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.2%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.08%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
2011 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 45.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 Santa Fe years (11,891 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (9.07% of tests), position lamp not working (8.87% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe shows 105,720 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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