Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd (2006)
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe CDX CRTD is a reliability concern: it passes its first MOT just 58.9% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, and diesel variants fare no better at 58.6%. On the positive side, dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the issue—rather, the vehicle struggles with routine mechanical failures.
These Santa Fes are running at 132,000 miles on average, which is typical for their age, yet they're averaging 0.85 failures per test with virtually no minor advisories to flag emerging problems. The pattern suggests these diesels need solid pre-purchase inspection focused on engine and transmission components, and you should budget for repairs immediately after buying rather than expecting a reliable run.
What to check before buying a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 117 | 58.6% | 0.85 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd vehicles fall between 110,845 and 155,420 miles.
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Cdx Crtd — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (15% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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