Hyundai SANTA FE - 2014
181.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai SANTA FE, model year 2014.
Sample size: 2,646 cars, 6,350 tests and 11,541 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 2,646 cars
The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe has an overall defect rate of 182 per 100 vehicles, which is 7% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, this model excels in categories such as Lights & Electrics, Body/Structure, and Other, all of which show significantly fewer defects compared to the yearly average. However, it has a concerning rate of defects related to Steering, which is much higher than average. When considering mileage, the defect rate increases with higher mileage, particularly in vehicles with over 124,000 miles. Overall, the Santa Fe demonstrates a solid performance with specific areas needing attention.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 2,646 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 1.4% worse
94.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 247.1% worse
41.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 15.1% better
14.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 45.8% better
21.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 12.8% better
173.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 80.8% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 20.0% worse
5.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 35.0% better
10.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,332
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 818
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 753
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 726
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 558
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 542
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 444
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 327
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 321
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 319
Serious faults (Top 10)
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 558
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 321
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 217
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 176
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 169
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 82
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 76
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 73
A steering ball joint: worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment
FAIL
Occurrences: 69
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 66