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Hyundai Santa Fe buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Hyundai Santa Fe costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 319 for sale right now.
Our take on the Hyundai Santa Fe
A 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe typically advertises at €43,900 and a 2018 one at €23,950, so it loses roughly 11% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT, the 2007–2021 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for. The 1.6 hybrid is the most common engine (69% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a Hyundai Santa Fe's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Hyundai Santa Fe prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €73,850 | 0k km | 17 |
| 2026 | €66,950 | 5k km | 64 |
| 2025 | €58,950 | 18k km | 25 |
| 2024 | €55,000 | 60k km | 10 |
| 2023 | €43,900 | 96k km | 24 |
| 2022 | €40,000 | 111k km | 25 |
| 2021 | €36,850 | 86k km | 16 |
| 2020 | €30,750 | 127k km | 13 |
| 2019 | €23,000 | 156k km | 23 |
| 2018 | €23,950 | 134k km | 20 |
| 2017 | €14,750 | 230k km | 11 |
| 2016 | €14,000 | 187k km | 14 |
| 2015 | €10,000 | 218k km | 17 |
| 2014 | €9,000 | 271k km | 20 |
| 2013 | €9,950 | 269k km | 12 |
Hyundai Santa Fe NCT pass rate
How often Hyundai Santa Fes pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 66% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 61% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 65% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 50% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 41% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 35% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 32% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 28% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 28% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 25% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 19% | 34% | |
| 2008 | 21% | 30% | |
| 2007 | 23% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe fails: headlight aim (21.1% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (9% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (4.4% of tests), lights & electrics (2.9% of tests).
Common Hyundai Santa Fe problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Hybrid | ~320k km | ~€180 | 131 |
| 2.2 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€280 | 59 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Hyundai Santa Fe
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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