2014 Hyundai Santa Fe · 8,934 MOT tests
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability
2014 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 29.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Santa Fe years (8,934 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- 29.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 78,069
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,934
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 11.7% of tests fail here (520% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe
Fail rate by area
- Steering11.7%
- Brakes7.1%
- Tyres6.9%
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Suspension5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.97%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.19%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.33%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.66%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.31%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.26%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.63%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (5.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.93%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.15%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
2014 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 29.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Santa Fe years (8,934 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.97% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.19% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe shows 78,069 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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