Hyundai Santa-Fe: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 5.0% of Hyundai Santa-Fe MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2010 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6,560 | 4.7% |
| 2010 | 22,189 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 15,031 | 4.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.