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Check by VIN: KMHSH81XDCU893023Hyundai Santa FE 2012

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 01.10.2026

Cars / Hyundai / Santa FEFree report · 07.10.2026
HYUNDAI · SANTA FE · III GENERATION · 2012

Hyundai Santa FE
2012

diesel · AWD · Automatic

Listing activeKropyvnytskyi (Kirovohrad)
Hyundai Santa FE, photos from the listing
Asking price
12 500 $
−3 000 $ to the market median
Mileage
313 000 km
1 readings in the history
Needs attention2
Mileage313 000 kmabove the same-age median (193 000 km) · +62% Recalls1 campaign for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues1
VINValidDecodes as: South Korea · HYUNDAI MOTOR CO
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−3 000 $ to the market median
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First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

313 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+62% to медіани 193 000 km), на 49% above the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

1 campaign for Hyundai Santa FE 2012. By model and year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
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How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

14 photos listing
Shown 5 of 14.
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Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Year 2012

Listing (active)

Today

price $12 500 · 313 000 km · listing active

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Market price

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 88% of listings.

Below market
Asking price12 500 $this car
Median of similar listings15 500 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−3 000 $cheaper than the market median · −19,4%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 12 are cheaper than this car, 88 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−21%2009
−15%2010
−8%2011
this car's year2012
+24%2013
+21%2014
+22%2015

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −8% · year newer — +24%.

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What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage313 000 kmin the listing
For age+62%to the same-age median (193 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

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Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
313 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 120 000 km more · +62%
193 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 14 years
this car has 103 000 km more · +49%
210 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
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What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year1 435 $≈ 5 377 ₴/mo
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 14 y)
30%19 664 ₴≈ $438
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
26%16 854 ₴≈ $375
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · SUV
24%15 400 ₴≈ $343
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine typical displacement
15%10 000 ₴≈ $222
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
4%2 600 ₴≈ $58
64 518 ₴≈ $1,435total per year · ≈ 5 377 ₴/mo (≈ $120/mo) 74% cash26% depreciation
47 664 ₴≈ $1,060cash costs · ≈ 3 972 ₴/mo (≈ $88/mo)everything except depreciation
16 854 ₴≈ $375depreciation · ≈ 1 405 ₴/mo (≈ $31/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 12 500 $ · rate 44,95 ₴/$

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Value over time

Five years back and ahead from asking price 12 500 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast
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Wanted

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of07.10.2026check date
VINKMHSH81XDCU893023
11 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Hyundai Santa FE 2012

KMHSH81XDCU893023
RegionAsia1st character: K
CountrySouth KoreaWMI KMH · Hyundai
Model year201210th character: C
PlantU11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3KMH · WMImanufacturer and countrySouth Korea · Hyundai
  2. 4–8SH81X · VDSbody, engine, trimSanta FE
  3. 9D · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10C · year code2012
  5. 11U · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17893023 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Decodes as: South Korea · HYUNDAI MOTOR COValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year1 campaign for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

Make / model / generationHyundai / Santa FE / III generation
Year / age2012 / 14 years
Enginediesel
Power / driveAWD
Gearbox / body / colourAutomatic / Black
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Recall campaigns

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

1 campaign for Hyundai Santa FE 2012

by model and year
Engine
Engine№ 20V746000check VIN
ENGINE
Campaign description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
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Data completeness

What the report is based on — as of 07.10.2026.

  • Listingfirst recorded 16.09.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 07.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

Mileage readings only 1 — rollback check is limited.

«No accidents» — the seller's claim, no independent confirmation.

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Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Hyundai Santa FE 2012 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Hyundai Santa FE 2012: VIN KMHSH81XDCU893023, model year 2012, mileage 313k km, дизель engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $12,500. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 10 years old — pay attention to the condition of key units and rust. High mileage — check the service history and the condition of the engine and gearbox. Diesel — check the fuel system and the DPF condition.

Market position

Based on current data, 57 similar offers were found for the Hyundai Santa FE 2012 (same model and year). Market prices range from $9,799 to $19,200 with a median of $15,875, and this offer is about 26% below the market estimate (this car's estimate ≈ $16,925). This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history and possible bargaining.

Insight: The price is abnormally low — higher risk of hidden problems, inspect thoroughly. Many analogues on the market — easy to compare prices and pick the best offer. Sale speed is assessed separately.