Hyundai SANTA FE - 2022
50.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai SANTA FE, model year 2022.
Sample size: 1,238 cars, 1,553 tests and 787 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: 1,238 cars
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has an overall defect rate of 51 defects per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the yearly average of 70 defects per 100, marking it as 28% better than average. Notably, it excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and lights & electrics, showcasing a much lower defect rate compared to similar vehicles. However, it does face challenges in the "Other" defects category, where its rate is 6%, considerably higher than the average of 2%. Mileage-related trends indicate that as mileage increases, the defect rate for the Santa Fe escalates, particularly in the 93,000+ miles segment, where it reaches 200 defects per 100 vehicles. Overall, the Santa Fe demonstrates strong reliability in key areas while facing some unique issues elsewhere.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,238 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 84.3% better
4.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
Steering
▲ 25.0% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 3.2% better
12.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: defective
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 55.0% better
4.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 12.7% better
71.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 50.0% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 23.1% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 161.9% worse
5.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
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: 349
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 30
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 21
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 21
Serious faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 3