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EF16 DXK

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,644 mi
Last recorded77,644 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe49,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 DXK
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 77,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 77,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 65,099 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2024 65,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,940 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 44,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 32,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 23,947 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 14,574 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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EF16 DXK is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF16 DXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EF16 DXK registered?

EF16 DXK is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is EF16 DXK safe to buy?

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