Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 146 vehicles, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI (2017)

146 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI

CarHunch analysed 146 real MOT records for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2017 Santa Fe diesel is marginally less reliable than average, with a 77.4% first-time pass rate versus the UK's 80%, though the good news is that none of the 146 vehicles analysed has ever recorded a dangerous defect. At 73,000 miles the typical example is well-used for its age, and the low failure rate of just 0.5 per vehicle suggests that when problems do emerge, they tend to be minor rather than structural. With virtually no advisory notices recorded, owners aren't flagging emerging wear items, which is encouraging for someone considering a used example. Before committing, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on diesel engine condition and timing chain wear, as these are the Santa Fe's known weak points.

We have limited data for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

89%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.5

Over 3.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

73k

Middle half: 62k–87k

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These stats describe 146 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 146 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

73,339

typical

61,948

low mileage

86,735

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI vehicles fall between 61,948 and 86,735 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 61,948 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 61,948–86,735 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDIs sit.

⚠ Over 117,092 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drive CRDIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 102 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.5

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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