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EK56 XKZ

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,564 mi
Last recorded174,564 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 XKZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 174,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 154,067 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 154,067 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2012 125,515 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,821 miles

all tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,039 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 64,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,575 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

swopped offside front tyre for spare as cords where showing

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 XKZ is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKZ, 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 EK56 XKZ registered?

EK56 XKZ is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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