Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 299 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

299

Model Years

2021 to 2023

Years Covered

About the Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto

The Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto was MOT tested 299 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2021 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 31,891 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 30,125 miles.

Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto performs 12 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Hyundai range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1598cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto?

vs average of all models+13% (82% avg)

vs Hyundai brand average+12% (83% avg)

Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	98%	99	30,125 mi
2022	90%	39	26,880 mi
2021	97%	161	31,891 mi

Questions about the Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2021 to 2023), the Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 299 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.