Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto?

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 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto?

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 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto?

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 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 229 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, 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 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto?

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 Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto (2022)

229 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto

CarHunch analysed 229 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.7% first-time MOT pass rate compared to 80% nationally—a genuinely strong result that speaks to build quality and owner care. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting only 2.2% of vehicles in this cohort, so safety-related failures aren't a concern here.

At around 27,900 miles average, these cars have covered modest distance for their age, which helps explain the low failure rate of 0.08 per vehicle. The 0.6 advisories per car suggest minor wear is starting to appear, but nothing serious; if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection focused on hybrid battery health and brake condition (hybrids are tough on brakes) will give you real peace of mind.

We have limited data for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 19k–34k

For context

These stats describe 229 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 229 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.2% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,180 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 30.3%

357

Grey 21.5%

254

Blue 12%

142

White 11.6%

137

Green 11.5%

136

Silver 9.2%

108

Bronze 1.8%

Brown 1.3%

Orange 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto 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.

26,624

typical

19,448

low mileage

33,668

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Auto vehicles fall between 19,448 and 33,668 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,448 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.

✓ 19,448–33,668 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 2wd Autos sit.

⚠ Over 45,451 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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