Car statistics
How many Hyundai Santa Fes are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 32,846 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 38,554 Hyundai Santa Fes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 4,260 declared off the road (SORN). That is 6.4% fewer than the peak of 41,195 in 2018.
The highest year-end count was 41,195 in 2018.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 1,808 |
| 2002 | 4,917 |
| 2003 | 8,749 |
| 2004 | 12,736 |
| 2005 | 15,778 |
| 2006 | 19,855 |
| 2007 | 22,949 |
| 2008 | 24,084 |
| 2009 | 25,661 |
| 2010 | 29,131 |
| 2011 | 32,284 |
| 2012 | 34,998 |
| 2013 | 35,764 |
| 2014 | 37,007 |
| 2015 | 38,554 |
| 2016 | 40,994 |
| 2017 | 41,019 |
| 2018 | 41,195 |
| 2019 | 39,726 |
| 2020 | 38,196 |
| 2021 | 36,844 |
| 2022 | 36,523 |
| 2023 | 36,840 |
| 2024 | 36,073 |
| 2025 | 37,745 |
| 2026 | 38,554 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 68.3% of Hyundai Santa Fe MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Hyundai Santa Fes tested pass 71.1% of the time, so the Hyundai Santa Fe does worse than average for its age, by 2.8 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 67.0%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Hyundai Santa Fe | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 90.4% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 87.4% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 82.7% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 77.5% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 57.6% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 53.3% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 55.5% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT, appearing on 42.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.1% of Hyundai Santa Fe tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.3% |
| Suspension | 35.3% |
| Brakes | 26.4% |
| Tyres | 20.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.0% |
| Steering | 12.6% |
| Visibility | 11.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 12.8% of 10,399 failed tests. 57.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.8% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 11.5% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 9.3% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 9.0% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 8.8% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.6% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.9% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 6.0% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 5.8% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 5.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 21.9% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 11.0% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 9.3% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 6.8% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 6.3% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 6.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.9% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 5.3% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 4.5% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 4.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
18 years of the Hyundai Santa Fe, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2015 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (75.5% passed first time) and the 2012 cars worst (52.4%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | – | 817 | 51.6% |
| 2006 | – | 1,450 | 50.9% |
| 2007 | – | 1,255 | 54.5% |
| 2008 | – | 707 | 57.8% |
| 2009 | – | 579 | 60.9% |
| 2010 | – | 2,961 | 51.6% |
| 2011 | – | 3,202 | 53.5% |
| 2012 | – | 2,945 | 52.4% |
| 2013 | – | 1,415 | 60.6% |
| 2014 | 2,798 | 2,557 | 66.4% |
| 2015 | 2,908 | 3,062 | 75.5% |
| 2016 | 4,477 | 4,497 | 77.8% |
| 2017 | 2,849 | 2,830 | 80.5% |
| 2018 | 2,101 | 2,028 | 82.0% |
| 2019 | 1,186 | 1,116 | 83.5% |
| 2020 | 546 | 525 | 84.4% |
| 2021 | 936 | 872 | 89.0% |
| 2022 | 1,858 | 1,785 | 90.2% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Hyundai Santa Fe covers 7,503 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 9,296 |
| 6–7 years | 8,838 |
| 8–10 years | 8,160 |
| 11–14 years | 7,355 |
| 15–19 years | 6,089 |
| 20+ years | 4,323 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Hyundai Santa Fes for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 4,872 in 2006. In 2025, 3,826 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 1,841 |
| ’02 | 3,132 |
| ’03 | 3,965 |
| ’04 | 4,081 |
| ’05 | 3,457 |
| ’06 | 4,872 |
| ’07 | 3,342 |
| ’08 | 1,700 |
| ’09 | 1,145 |
| ’10 | 4,071 |
| ’11 | 4,092 |
| ’12 | 3,684 |
| ’13 | 1,627 |
| ’14 | 2,803 |
| ’15 | 3,302 |
| ’16 | 4,681 |
| ’17 | 2,902 |
| ’18 | 2,109 |
| ’19 | 1,182 |
| ’20 | 547 |
| ’21 | 941 |
| ’22 | 1,844 |
| ’23 | 2,608 |
| ’24 | 1,714 |
| ’25 | 3,826 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 40,383 Hyundai Santa Fes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 70.8% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc, and 25.4% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 25.4%. Hybrids made up 0.0% of those licensed in 2014 and 13.9% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 28,595 licensed | 70.8% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 10,259 licensed | 25.4% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 907 licensed | 2.2% |
| 2,601cc to 2,700cc 445 licensed | 1.1% |
| 2,301cc to 2,400cc 150 licensed | 0.4% |
| Other sizes 27 licensed | 0.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,101–2,200cc | Diesel | 28,590 | 70.8% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Hybrid | 5,620 | 13.9% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Plug-in hybrid | 4,639 | 11.5% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 906 | 2.2% |
| 2,601–2,700cc | Petrol | 439 | 1.1% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,101–2,200cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,601–2,700cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 63.0% | 0.0% | 23.5% | 6.7% |
| 2015 | 67.0% | 0.0% | 21.2% | 5.9% |
| 2016 | 71.9% | 0.0% | 18.3% | 5.0% |
| 2017 | 75.9% | 0.0% | 16.0% | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 11.2% | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 85.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 87.0% | 1.4% | 7.7% | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 85.0% | 6.0% | 5.9% | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 80.9% | 12.2% | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 78.3% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 1.4% |
| 2025 | 70.8% | 25.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 86.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.1% |
| 2015 | 88.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.4% |
| 2016 | 90.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.4% |
| 2017 | 91.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| 2018 | 93.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.4% |
| 2019 | 94.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 95.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | 94.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 90.9% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 85.2% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| 2024 | 81.5% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| 2025 | 73.1% | 13.9% | 11.5% | 1.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Hyundai Santa Fe from 2001, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 38.2 to 44.1 mpg, with CO2 of 145 to 191 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 74.3 to 176.6 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2001 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 24.8 to 49.6 mpg, with CO2 of 149 to 274 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 diesel | 38.7–43.5 | 170–191 | 2019–2026 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 14 |
| 1.6 petrol hybrid | 38.2–44.1 | 145–168 | 2021–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 48 |
| 1.6 plug-in hybrid | 74.3–176.6 | 36–87 | 2021–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 37 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 petrol | 28.8 | 235 | 2001–2005 | Euro 3 | 2 |
| 2.7 petrol | 24.8–26.6 | 252–274 | 2001–2008 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 4 |
| 2.0 diesel | 30.7–39.8 | 190–246 | 2001–2005 | Euro 3 | 6 |
| 2.2 diesel | 34.0–49.6 | 149–220 | 2006–2018 | Euro 3 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 32 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 21 safety recalls for the Hyundai Santa Fe since 1992, the first in 2003. The most recent was launched on 14 September 2026.
All 21 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Hyundai Santa Fe. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 38,554 | +6.0% | 4,260 | 178 | Diesel |
| Hyundai i10 | 274,746 | +2.1% | 5,271 | 24 | Petrol |
| Hyundai Tucson | 248,480 | +9.9% | 3,280 | 29 | Petrol |
| Hyundai i20 | 152,692 | +3.4% | 3,062 | 54 | Petrol |
| Hyundai Kona | 114,743 | +20.7% | 524 | 83 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 42,814 Santa Fe records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 32,846 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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