2018 Hyundai Santa Fe · 7,065 MOT tests
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability
2018 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Santa Fe years (7,065 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- 14.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 42,021
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,065
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.8% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
Fail rate by area
- Brakes3.8%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Tyres3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Suspension1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Steering0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.66%
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 2.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.22%
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 0.95%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.71%
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 (13.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.89%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.48%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.36%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
2018 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Santa Fe years (7,065 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.66% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.35% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe shows 42,021 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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