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EJ56 DTZ

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,117 mi
Last recorded132,117 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 DTZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 132,117 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive all over under tray cant fully inspect (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 128,681 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 128,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 126,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 126,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 124,843 miles

Offside Rear Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor wont stay in place (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 124,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe been fitted incorrectly under / touching drive shaft (2.1.5 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor wont stay in place (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s corroded and been over heated n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 122,080 miles

OSR And NSR Tyre Cracked In Tread

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 122,061 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

OSR And NSR Tyre Cracked In Tread

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,289 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 120,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 118,949 miles

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

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

o/s/r wheel has a sqeek

surface rust all over

Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,160 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 116,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 110,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 110,553 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 103,598 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 103,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 96,955 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

high level brake light inop

Fail 18 Oct 2012 96,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

high level brake light inop

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,006 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Fail 18 Oct 2011 88,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,548 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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,682 miles

Offside 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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EJ56 DTZ is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EJ56 DTZ, 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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EJ56 DTZ is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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