Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A?

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 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A?

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 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A?

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 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 177 vehicles, the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.8%, 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 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A?

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 Drve CRDI A (2016)

177 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.8% first-time pass rate

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A

CarHunch analysed 177 real MOT records for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Santa Fe diesel is a concern on first MOT pass rates—only 63.9% pass without a fault versus the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent in this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't the issue here.

At 76,000 miles these cars are running at a typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 0.41 failures per test, suggesting the problems are relatively minor and scattered rather than systemic wear. Before buying one, ask for full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific areas where failures cluster—most likely suspension, emissions, or lighting components common to diesel platforms at this mileage point.

We have limited data for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

89.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.41

Over 3.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

76k

Middle half: 62k–87k

For context

These stats describe 177 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 177 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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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	176	89.9%	0.41

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A 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.

76,042

typical

61,988

low mileage

86,671

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A vehicles fall between 61,988 and 86,671 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 61,988 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.

✓ 61,988–86,671 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI As sit.

⚠ Over 117,005 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 111 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 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.41

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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