Is the Hyundai Santa FE ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 34,586 MOT tests, around 32% of Hyundai Santa FE models still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 50% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 18%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 96% diesel. Diesel Santa FE models are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 32%
- Likely charged
- 50%
- Depends on the car
- 18%
- MOT tests analysed
- 34,586
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Santa FE ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Santa FE models of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant547 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,168 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,947 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,651 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant4,276 tested | Likely compliant6 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car2,979 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car2,515 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged1,395 tested | Likely compliant10 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged3,149 tested | Likely compliant17 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged3,490 tested | Likely compliant13 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged3,325 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged735 tested | Likely compliant21 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged909 tested | Likely compliant13 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged1,390 tested | Likely compliant29 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged1,229 tested | Likely compliant290 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged797 tested | Check Euro standard181 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged491 tested | Check Euro standard224 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged222 tested | Check Euro standard206 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged75 tested | Check Euro standard103 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged15 tested | Check Euro standard43 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Santa FE
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (96% of Santa FE models tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (3% of Santa FE models tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Santa FE models from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (18% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Hyundai can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Santa FE models fare at the MOT too: see the Hyundai Santa FE MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Hyundai Santa FE for London: what the MOT data shows
The Hyundai Santa FE models in this data were first registered between 2001 and 2020. 2016 was the most common year, with 4,282 tests (12% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
Santa FE models from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 82% of the time, at an average of 52,693 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 54% of the time with 108,231 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Santa FE models likely to comply are from 2016. 4,276 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 81% of the time and averaged 58,944 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Santa FE's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (9.3% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (5.7%); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (3.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 19.1% of tests.
Overall, 67% of Santa FE models passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 85,027 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 34,586 first MOT tests of the Hyundai Santa FE carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 34,586 MOT tests say about the Hyundai Santa FE and London's ULEZ.
Is the Hyundai Santa FE ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 32% of Santa FE models on the road are likely compliant and 50% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Santa FE years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Santa FE models first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Santa FE ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Santa FE models from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Santa FE is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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