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EK56 TVV

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,240 mi
Last recorded150,240 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 TVV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 150,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear handbrake effort lags slightly.

Fail 8 Oct 2024 150,191 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear handbrake effort lags slightly.

Nearside rear inner and outer wheel arches in poor corroded condition.

Fail 2 Oct 2024 150,156 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 141,581 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 140,455 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody surface rust

Pass 21 May 2021 136,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 129,826 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 129,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 120,132 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 107,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,021 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,927 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,697 miles

All four tyre treads cracked/perishing

Both front wiper blades worn/split

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,471 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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EK56 TVV is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK56 TVV, 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 TVV is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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