2019 Hyundai Santa Fe · 3,423 MOT tests
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability
2019 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 13% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 Santa Fe years (3,423 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- 13%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 36,531
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,423
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.4% of tests fail here (84% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Brakes2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Suspension2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Steering0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
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 1.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.08%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Shock absorber has negligible damping 0.82%
A worn-out shock absorber lets the car bounce and can lengthen braking distances, so it needs replacing.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.82%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (10.08%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.47%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (3.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.24%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.51%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
2019 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 13% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 Santa Fe years (3,423 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.1% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.69% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe shows 36,531 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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