2016 Hyundai Santa Fe · 15,314 MOT tests
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability
2016 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 18% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Santa Fe years (15,314 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- 18%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 57,540
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,314
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.1% of tests fail here (21% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Brakes4.8%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Suspension3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Steering1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.94%
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 1.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.37%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.23%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.18%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.77%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.9%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.7%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
2016 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 18% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Santa Fe years (15,314 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.71% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe shows 57,540 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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