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EK06 XET

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,751 mi
Last recorded94,751 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 94,751 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,755 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 91,755 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,601 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,904 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 82,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 77,035 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 77,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,959 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 71,959 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,161 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,388 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,727 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,569 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn!

Offside rear tyre inner and outer walls splitting/cracking!

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre auter detereated

Fail 16 Oct 2013 49,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre auter detereated

Pass 15 May 2012 41,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,831 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,203 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,993 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 XET is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK06 XET, 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 XET is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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