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EK06 VEA

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,053 mi
Last recorded74,053 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 VEA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 74,053 miles

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

Horn slightly grating

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 73,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 73,030 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 72,609 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 72,602 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all along outer wall diameter (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all along its outer wall diameter (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank pipes ()

position light switch intermittent fault

Fail 12 Jul 2021 62,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both Sides Outer Sills Covers Fitted.

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Tyre Perishing & Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side Light Switch Poor Conditions.

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,872 miles

position light switch poor condition.

Fail 7 Jul 2020 62,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

position light switch poor condition.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,608 miles

Nearside Front Provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,531 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 61,531 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,310 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,861 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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EK06 VEA is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK06 VEA, 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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EK06 VEA is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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