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EF56 HCV

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,604 mi
Last recorded99,604 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 HCV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 99,604 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 95,248 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 95,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 88,692 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 88,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,621 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2023 79,621 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,338 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear disc rusty

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 76,338 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear disc rusty

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,131 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 74,131 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,282 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,191 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,769 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,182 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage HIGH PRESSURE (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,581 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,167 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)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 40,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,882 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,731 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 25,928 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,928 miles

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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EF56 HCV is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EF56 HCV, 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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EF56 HCV is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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