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EF06 VYU

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,041 mi
Last recorded144,041 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 VYU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 144,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 137,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 137,074 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 129,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 129,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just passable at time of mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 125,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just passable at time of mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 120,592 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 116,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 111,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 104,102 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,683 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,121 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,121 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,911 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 80,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,611 miles

pin hole in nearside outer drive shaft boot

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ft and rr discs worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 44,767 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,767 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,668 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 37,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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EF06 VYU is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 62,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF06 VYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF06 VYU is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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