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

Based on MOT data from 402 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, 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 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 Auto (2022)

402 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 402 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 402 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV passes its MOT first time in 90.4% of cases—a solid 10 percentage point lead over the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.7% of vehicles ever affected. This hybrid is proving to be a genuinely reliable proposition so far in its life.

With a median mileage of 26,612 miles for a two-year-old model, these Santa Fes are running well within typical expectations, and the low failure rate (0.09 per vehicle) confirms the hybrid powertrain is holding up without obvious weak points. If you're considering one, prioritise a full service history and have any pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid battery and cooling system conditioning—while failures are uncommon, those components are expensive when they do go wrong.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 20k–34k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 402 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 402 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.7% 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 1,707 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 28.4%

485

Grey 22.4%

382

White 13.2%

225

Silver 12.3%

210

Green 10.5%

180

Blue 8.7%

148

Brown 1.6%

Bronze 1.6%

Orange 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV 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.

26,612

typical

20,024

low mileage

33,918

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto vehicles fall between 20,024 and 33,918 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,024 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.

✓ 20,024–33,918 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 45,789 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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