2017 Hyundai Santa Fe · 9,330 MOT tests
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability
2017 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Santa Fe years (9,330 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- 16.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 51,620
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,330
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.7% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
Fail rate by area
- Brakes4.7%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Tyres4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Suspension1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.94%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.32%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.25%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.96%
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 (15.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.23%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.68%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.49%)
Other years
Every Hyundai Santa Fe year
The full picture: Hyundai Santa Fe reliability. Before you pay for any Hyundai Santa Fe, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
2017 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Santa Fe years (9,330 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.11% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe shows 51,620 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Check a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.