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EK56 AKV

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,185 mi
Last recorded137,185 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 AKV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 137,185 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 137,182 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing each wheel has 1 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 134,704 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 134,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 129,505 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 121,270 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 117,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 114,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,415 miles

both front tyres wearing low

nearside reg plate lamp dull

Fail 9 Oct 2012 102,415 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

nearside reg plate lamp dull

Pass 17 Sep 2011 81,631 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 81,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,451 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 40,451 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EK56 AKV is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK56 AKV, 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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EK56 AKV is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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