2022 Hyundai Santa-Fe — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,187 MOT tests, the 2022 Hyundai Santa-Fe recorded a 92.8% pass rate. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 8.6% of the time, so this is 1.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.3%) and visibility (2.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and shock absorbers — wipers alone was recorded 50 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Santa-Fe fails 7.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.3% | 72 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.4% | 52 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 25 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 24 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 24 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 50 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 40 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 26 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 23 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.6% | 385 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.8% | 171 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.0% | 88 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 63 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.5% | 33 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 23 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,246 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 850 | 6.8% |
| 60-90k | 73 | 11.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75 | 4.0% |
| 2025 | 2,083 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Santa-Fe
On a 2022 Santa-Fe, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Hyundai Santa-Fes pass their MOT?
92.8% of the 2,187 2022 Hyundai Santa-Fe MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Santa-Fe?
Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by visibility (2.4%).
Does the 2022 Santa-Fe get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 11.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,187 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.