2020 Hyundai Santa Fe · 1,312 MOT tests
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability
2020 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Santa Fe years (1,312 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- 9.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Santa Fes: 32.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,731
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,312
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.9% of tests fail here (118% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Suspension1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Brakes1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.99%
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 0.76%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.76%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Shock absorber has negligible damping 0.61%
A worn-out shock absorber lets the car bounce and can lengthen braking distances, so it needs replacing.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.53%
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 0.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.6%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (1.52%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.3%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
2020 Hyundai Santa Fes fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Santa Fe years (1,312 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.99% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.76% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (0.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe shows 32,731 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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