2013 Hyundai Santa Fe · 5,004 MOT tests
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability
2013 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 35.2% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Santa Fe years (5,004 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- 35.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 87,121
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,004
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 14.1% of tests fail here (502% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
Fail rate by area
- Steering14.1%
- Suspension13.7%
- Brakes8.5%
- Lights and electrics8.3%
- Tyres6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.37%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.42%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.74%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.46%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.79%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.06%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (4.2%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.98%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
2013 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 35.2% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Santa Fe years (5,004 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.37% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.42% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe shows 87,121 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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