Hyundai Santa Fe (2013)
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
CarHunch analysed 1,535 real MOT records for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly below the UK average, with a 78.7% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, but the real concern is that 47.9% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history—a substantial proportion that suggests structural or safety issues are more common than typical. Diesel variants dominate this cohort and pass at 78.9%, showing no meaningful fuel-type reliability difference.
At nearly 11 years old, these Santa Fes are averaging 70,814 miles, which is reasonable for age, but the average 2.71 failures per test indicates routine mechanical problems are the norm rather than exception. With 15.7 advisories per vehicle on record, expect to budget for incremental wear items—check the full MOT history yourself before purchase, and factor in suspension, brake, and electrical work as likely costs during ownership.
What to check before buying a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 48% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 1,511 | 78.9% | 2.72 |
| Petrol (1%) | 22 | 66.6% | 1.73 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles fall between 54,514 and 83,341 miles.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,240 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
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