Hyundai SANTA FE - 2019
102.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2019 is 108.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai SANTA FE, model year 2019.
Sample size: 1,259 cars, 2,796 tests and 2,866 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: 1,259 cars
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe exhibits a slightly lower overall defect rate compared to the yearly average, with 103 defects per 100 vehicles versus 106. The model performs particularly well in categories such as Lights & Electrics and Body/Structure, showing significantly fewer issues than the average vehicle. However, it faces challenges with steering defects, where it has a notably higher rate than the average. Additionally, as mileage increases, the defect rate for the Santa Fe rises sharply, especially in the 62,000 to 93,000 miles range, indicating a potential need for heightened maintenance as the vehicle ages.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,259 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 10.1% worse
68.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.4 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▼ 496.4% worse
16.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.8 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 19.6% better
11.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 51.0% better
7.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 18.6% better
91.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 112.9 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- 5.3.2 (d)
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 68.6% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 38.9% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.8 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 37.3% worse
7.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 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: 653
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 511
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 286
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 203
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 201
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
5.3.2 (d)
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
Serious faults (Top 10)
5.3.2 (d)
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 20