Hyundai Santa Fe Premium CRDI (2012)
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium CRDI
CarHunch analysed 211 real MOT records for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium CRDI.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium CRDI passes its MOT on the first attempt only 72.9% of the time, notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting this generation has more consistent issues than typical. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent in this cohort at 0%, so when things do fail, they're typically repairable rather than safety-critical.
With 106,000 miles as the median, these vehicles have done standard mileage for their age, yet still average 1.12 failures per test—pointing to wear-related or design vulnerabilities rather than owner neglect. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the cooling system and suspension components, as these are the likely culprits behind the elevated failure rate.
We have limited data for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium CRDI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 211 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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Before you buy a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium CRDI
Based on MOT data from 211 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (99%) | 208 | 83.4% | 1.09 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 874 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium CRDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium 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.
Half of all 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium CRDI vehicles fall between 88,003 and 122,685 miles.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium CRDI — Still on the Road
Most 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Premium CRDIs are still being driven.
Strong survival — 126 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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.
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