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

Based on MOT data from 150 vehicles, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.1%, 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 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 (2017)

150 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.1% first-time pass rate

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A

CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2017 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 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe diesel is noticeably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 68.8% against the national 80% benchmark—that's a significant gap suggesting owners should expect more frequent MOT failures. The good news is that dangerous defects are non-existent in this cohort, so when problems do occur, they're not typically safety-critical.

At 71,221 miles on average, these vehicles are running well within normal wear for their age, which means the elevated failure rate isn't simply down to high mileage. With 0.31 failures per vehicle and zero advisories recorded, the issues tend to be outright failures rather than warnings, pointing to specific component weaknesses developing in this particular model. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a diesel specialist, as the model appears prone to faults that standard garages might miss.

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

First-time pass

92.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 3.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

70k

Middle half: 57k–86k

For context

These stats describe 150 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 150 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	149	92%	0.31

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 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.

69,642

typical

57,387

low mileage

85,992

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI A vehicles fall between 57,387 and 85,992 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 57,387 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.

✓ 57,387–85,992 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI As sit.

⚠ Over 116,089 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 Drve CRDI A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Prem Blue Drve CRDI As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 96 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

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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