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EJ56 VZW

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VZW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,400 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,957 miles

O/S rear door not opening from inside.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 87,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S rear door not opening from inside.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,080 miles

SLIGHT RUST LINE ON N/S/R BRAKE DISC

Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,263 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,323 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,747 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,728 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,128 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are wearing very low also wearing irregular

offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,128 miles

both rear tyres are wearing very low also wearing irregular

offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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 VZW is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZW, 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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What year was EJ56 VZW registered?

EJ56 VZW is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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