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

Based on MOT data from 310 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV 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 PHEV 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 PHEV Auto (2022)

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

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 310 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV 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. 310 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2022 Santa Fe PHEV is a strong MOT performer, passing on first attempt 94.3% of the time against the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 1.3% of vehicles—a reassuring safety record for a family SUV. Petrol hybrid systems on this model are holding up well, with minimal failure issues averaging 0.09 per vehicle.

These cars are running relatively low mileage for their age at around 29,900 miles median, which partly explains the excellent pass rate, though that also means real-world durability in higher-mileage scenarios remains unproven. The 0.6 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear items are starting to appear, so when you're inspecting a used example, focus on checking the hybrid battery health and brake system condition specifically.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 22k–39k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 310 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 310 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.3% 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 2,051 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 27.6%

566

Grey 22.8%

468

White 13.4%

274

Silver 11.3%

232

Green 10.6%

218

Blue 9.3%

190

Bronze 2.3%

Orange 1.4%

Brown 1.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV 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.

29,909

typical

21,707

low mileage

38,570

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto vehicles fall between 21,707 and 38,570 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,707 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.

✓ 21,707–38,570 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 52,069 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

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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